Rome2Rio

How to get fromStranraer to Port Charlotteby car, bus, ferry, train, or plane

Find Transport to Port Charlotte

See all options

There are 2 ways to get from Stranraer to Port Charlotte by car, bus, ferry, train, or plane

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

  1. Drive, bus, ferry

    best
    1. Drive from Stranraer to Bus Terminuscar car
    2. Take the bus from Bus Terminus to Ferry Terminalbus bus 926
    3. Take the ferry from Kennacraig Ferry Terminal to Port Askaig Islay Ferry Terminalferry ferry Cm9
    8h 27m
    £99–182

  2. Train, fly

    1. Take the train from Stranraer to Ayrtrain train
    2. Take the train from Ayr to Paisley Gilmour Streettrain train
    3. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Islay (ILY)plane plane GLA - ILY
    6h 4m
    £142–289

Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Islay (ILY) flights

Calendar12Weekly Planes
Duration42 minAverage Duration
Ticket£95Cheapest Price
See schedules

Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Stranraer to Port Charlotte.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 291.5 mi
  • Duration: 8h 27m

What companies run services between Stranraer, Scotland and Port Charlotte, Scotland?

There is no direct connection from Stranraer to Port Charlotte. However, you can drive to Bus Terminus, take the bus to Ferry Terminal, walk to Kennacraig Ferry Terminal, take the ferry to Port Askaig Islay Ferry Terminal, then take the taxi to Port Charlotte. Alternatively, you can take the train to Ayr, take the train to Paisley Gilmour Street, walk to New Sneddon Street, take the line 757 bus to Terminal Building, walk to Glasgow Airport (GLA) airport, fly to Islay (ILY), walk to Islay Airport, then take the line 450 bus to Post Office.

Airlines
Train operators
Bus operators
Ferry operators

Want to know more about travelling around United Kingdom

Rome2Rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Filled with useful and timely travel information, the guides answer all the hard questions - such as 'How do I buy a ticket?', 'Should I book online before I travel? ', 'How much should I expect to pay?', 'Do the trains and buses have Wifi?' - to help you get the most out of your next trip.

Related travel guides