There are 4 ways to get from Stranraer to Kirkconnel by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Stranraer to Kilmarnocktrain Stranraer - Glasgow Central / ...
- Take the train from Kilmarnock to Kirkconneltrain Glasgow Central - Carlisle / ...
3h 22m£43–77Drive 68.2 mi
cheapest- Drive from Stranraer to Kirkconnelcar 68.2 mi
1h 29m£17–25Bus, line 43 bus
- Take the bus from Cross to Ayr Bus Stationbus 360 / ...
- Take the bus from Ayr Bus Station to Well Roadbus 43 / ...
4h 48m£30–43Bus
- Take the bus from Port Rodie Ferry Terminal to Hospitalbus 500
- Take the bus from Stance 3 to Post Officebus 246
4h 53m
Stranraer to Kirkconnel by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Stranraer to Kirkconnel is to drive which costs £16 - £25 and takes 1h 29m.
The fastest way to get from Stranraer to Kirkconnel is to drive which takes 1h 29m and costs £16 - £25.
No, there is no direct bus from Stranraer to Kirkconnel. However, there are services departing from Cross and arriving at Well Road via Ayr Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 48m.
No, there is no direct train from Stranraer to Kirkconnel. However, there are services departing from Stranraer and arriving at Kirkconnel via Kilmarnock. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 22m.
The distance between Stranraer and Kirkconnel is 102 miles. The road distance is 68.6 miles.
The best way to get from Stranraer to Kirkconnel without a car is to train which takes 3h 22m and costs £40 - £80.
It takes approximately 3h 22m to get from Stranraer to Kirkconnel, including transfers.
Stranraer to Kirkconnel bus services, operated by Stagecoach West Scotland, depart from Cross station.
Stranraer to Kirkconnel train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Stranraer station.
The best way to get from Stranraer to Kirkconnel is to train which takes 3h 22m and costs £40 - £80. Alternatively, you can bus and line 43 bus, which costs £30 - £45 and takes 4h 48m.
What companies run services between Stranraer, Scotland and Kirkconnel, Scotland?
You can take a train from Stranraer to Kirkconnel via Kilmarnock in around 3h 22m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Cross to Kirkconnel via Ayr Bus Station, Well Road, and Auchinleck in around 4h 48m.
- Phone
- +44 (0)344 811 0141
- Website
- ScotRail
Train from Stranraer to Kilmarnock
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 49m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- £30–60
- Website
- ScotRail
Train from Kilmarnock to Kirkconnel
- Ave. Duration
- 33 min
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- £12–22
- Website
- ScotRail
- Phone
- 0345 810 1000
- [email protected]
- Website
- Stagecoach West Scotland
Bus from Cross to Ayr Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 7m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- £17–23
- Website
- Stagecoach West Scotland
Bus from Ayr Bus Station to Well Road
- Ave. Duration
- 59 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £7–9
- Website
- Stagecoach West Scotland
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More Questions & Answers
Stranraer to Kirkconnel bus services, operated by Stagecoach West Scotland, arrive at Ayr Bus Station.
Stranraer to Kirkconnel train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Kilmarnock station.
Yes, the driving distance between Stranraer to Kirkconnel is 69 miles. It takes approximately 1h 29m to drive from Stranraer to Kirkconnel.
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