What is the cheapest way to get from Ayr to Stranraer?

The cheapest way to get from Ayr to Stranraer is to Bus which costs £7 - £11 and takes 1h 50m.

What is the fastest way to get from Ayr to Stranraer?

The fastest way to get from Ayr to Stranraer is to drive which takes 1h 8m and costs £12 - £18.

Is there a direct bus between Ayr and Stranraer?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Ayr and arriving at Stranraer Port Rodie. Services depart five times a day, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 1h 50m.

Is there a direct train between Ayr and Stranraer?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Ayr and arriving at Stranraer. Services depart five times a day, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 1h 21m.

How far is it from Ayr to Stranraer?

The distance between Ayr and Stranraer is 58 miles. The road distance is 51.1 miles.

How do I travel from Ayr to Stranraer without a car?

The best way to get from Ayr to Stranraer without a car is to train which takes 1h 21m and costs £16 - £17.

How long does it take to get from Ayr to Stranraer?

The train from Ayr to Stranraer takes 1h 21m including transfers and departs five times a day.

Where do I catch the Ayr to Stranraer bus from?

Ayr to Stranraer bus services, operated by Translink, depart from Ayr station.

Where do I catch the Ayr to Stranraer train from?

Ayr to Stranraer train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Ayr station.

Train or bus from Ayr to Stranraer?

The best way to get from Ayr to Stranraer is to train which takes 1h 21m and costs £16 - £17. Alternatively, you can Bus, which costs £7 - £11 and takes 1h 50m.

Where does the Ayr to Stranraer bus arrive?

Ayr to Stranraer bus services, operated by Translink, arrive at Stranraer Port Rodie station.

Where does the Ayr to Stranraer train arrive?

Ayr to Stranraer train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Stranraer station.

Can I drive from Ayr to Stranraer?

Yes, the driving distance between Ayr to Stranraer is 51 miles. It takes approximately 1h 8m to drive from Ayr to Stranraer.

How do I get a train ticket from Ayr to Stranraer?

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Where can I stay near Stranraer?

There are 196+ hotels available in Stranraer.

Ayr to Stranraer - 4 ways to travel via train, Bus, car, and taxi

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

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Ayr to Stranraer by train

35Weekly Trains

1h 21mAverage Duration

£16Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Ayr to Stranraer.

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Distance: 57.7 mi
Duration: 1h 21m

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

ScotRail operates a train from Ayr to Stranraer 5 times a day. Tickets cost £16–17 and the journey takes 1h 21m. Alternatively, Translink operates a bus from Ayr to Stranraer Port Rodie 4 times a day, and the journey takes 1h 50m. Stagecoach West Scotland also services this route once daily.

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