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How to get fromStranraer to Saltcoatsby train, bus, or car

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There are 4 ways to get from Stranraer to Saltcoats by train, bus, or car

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Stranraer to Ayrtrain train Stranraer - Ayr / ...
    2h 26m
    £33–62

  2. Bus, line 585 bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Port Rodie to Ayr Bus Stationbus bus 923
    2. Take the bus from Ayr Bus Station to North Ayrshire Museumbus bus 585
    2h 50m
    £16–27

  3. Drive 69.9 mi

    1. Drive from Stranraer to Saltcoatscar car 69.9 mi
    1h 27m
    £17–25

  4. Bus, line 585 bus #2

    1. Take the bus from Stranraer Port Rodie to Ayrbus bus 923
    2. Take the bus from Ayr Bus Station to North Ayrshire Museumbus bus 585
    2h 50m

Stranraer to Saltcoats by train

Calendar35Weekly Trains
Duration2h 26mAverage Duration
Ticket£33Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 76.2 mi
  • Duration: 2h 26m

What companies run services between Stranraer, Scotland and Saltcoats, Scotland?

ScotRail operates a train from Stranraer to Ayr 5 times a day. Tickets cost £25–50 and the journey takes 1h 21m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Port Rodie to North Ayrshire Museum via Ayr Bus Station in around 2h 50m.

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