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How to get fromWest Kilbride to Stranraerby train, bus, or car

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There are 5 ways to get from West Kilbride to Stranraer by train, bus, or car

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Kilwinning to Ayrtrain train Glasgow Central - Ayr / ...
    2. Take the train from Ayr to Stranraertrain train Ayr - Stranraer / ...
    3h 18m
    £32–56

  2. Bus via Stranraer Port Rodie

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Manse Road to Ayr Bus Stationbus bus 585
    2. Take the bus from Ayr to Stranraer Port Rodiebus bus 923
    4h 10m
    £13–15

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Manse Road to Ayr Bus Stationbus bus 585
    2. Take the bus from Ayr Bus Station to Port Rodiebus bus 923
    4h
    £18–31

  4. Drive  74.4 mi

    1. Drive from West Kilbride to Stranraercar car 74.4 mi
    1h 30m
    £19–27

  5. Bus via Girvan

    1. Take the bus from Manse Road to Ayr Bus Stationbus bus 585
    2. Take the bus from Ayr Bus Station to Henrietta Streetbus bus 60 / ...
    3. Take the bus from Henrietta Street to Port Rodiebus bus 358 / ...
    4h 31m
    £27–37

West Kilbride to Stranraer by train

Calendar35Weekly Trains
Duration3h 18mAverage Duration
Ticket£32Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 81.5 mi
  • Duration: 3h 18m

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

You can take a train from West Kilbride to Stranraer via Kilwinning and Ayr in around 3h 18m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Manse Road to Port Rodie via Ayr Bus Station in around 4h.

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