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How to get fromStranraer to West Kilbrideby train, bus, or car

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

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Stranraer to Ayrtrain train Stranraer - Ayr / ...
    2h 54m
    £30–52

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Stranraer Port Rodie to Ayrbus bus 923
    2. Take the bus from Ayr Bus Station to Manse Roadbus bus 585
    3h 20m
    £11–15

  3. Drive  73.8 mi

    1. Drive from Stranraer to West Kilbridecar car 73.8 mi
    1h 28m
    £19–27

  4. Bus via Port Rodie

    1. Take the bus from Port Rodie to Ayr Bus Stationbus bus 923
    2. Take the bus from Ayr Bus Station to Manse Roadbus bus 585
    3h 40m
    £18–30

Stranraer to West Kilbride by train

Calendar35Weekly Trains
Duration2h 54mAverage Duration
Ticket£30Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 81.5 mi
  • Duration: 2h 54m

What companies run services between Stranraer, Scotland and West Kilbride, North Ayrshire, Scotland?

ScotRail operates a train from Stranraer to Ayr 5 times a day. Tickets cost £22–40 and the journey takes 1h 21m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Stranraer Port Rodie to Manse Road via Ayr and Ayr Bus Station in around 3h 20m.

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