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

The cheapest way to get from Greenock to Stranraer is to bus which costs £19 - £27 and takes 4h 32m.

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

The fastest way to get from Greenock to Stranraer is to drive which takes 1h 55m and costs £23 - £35.

Is there a direct bus between Greenock and Stranraer?

No, there is no direct bus from Greenock to Stranraer. However, there are services departing from Stance 1 and arriving at Port Rodie via Buchanan Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 32m.

Is there a direct train between Greenock and Stranraer?

No, there is no direct train from Greenock to Stranraer. However, there are services departing from Greenock West and arriving at Stranraer via Paisley Gilmour Street and Ayr. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 47m.

How far is it from Greenock to Stranraer?

The distance between Greenock and Stranraer is 108 miles. The road distance is 93.6 miles.

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

The best way to get from Greenock to Stranraer without a car is to train which takes 3h 47m and costs £34 - £37.

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

It takes approximately 3h 47m to get from Greenock to Stranraer, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Greenock to Stranraer bus from?

Greenock to Stranraer bus services, operated by McGills Buses, depart from Stance 1 station.

Where do I catch the Greenock to Stranraer train from?

Greenock to Stranraer train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Paisley Gilmour Street station.

Train or bus from Greenock to Stranraer?

The best way to get from Greenock to Stranraer is to train which takes 3h 47m and costs £34 - £37. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £19 - £27 and takes 4h 32m.

Where does the Greenock to Stranraer bus arrive?

Greenock to Stranraer bus services, operated by McGills Buses, arrive at Buchanan Bus Station.

Where does the Greenock to Stranraer train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Greenock to Stranraer?

Yes, the driving distance between Greenock to Stranraer is 94 miles. It takes approximately 1h 55m to drive from Greenock to Stranraer.

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

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Where can I stay near Stranraer?

There are 196+ hotels available in Stranraer.

Greenock to Stranraer - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Paisley Gilmour Street to AyrGlasgow Central - Ayr
2. Take the train from Ayr to StranraerAyr - Stranraer / ...
3h 47m
£35–37
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Stance 1 to Buchanan Bus Station906 / ...
2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Port Rodie923
4h 32m
£19–26
Drive 93 mi
1. Drive from Greenock to Stranraer93 mi
1h 55m
£24–34
Bus via Ayr
1. Take the bus from Manse Court to Ayr Bus Station585
2. Take the bus from Ayr Bus Station to Henrietta Street60 / ...
3. Take the bus from Henrietta Street to Port Rodie358 / ...
5h 50m
£19–28

Greenock to Stranraer by train

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3h 47mAverage Duration

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Distance: 107.8 mi
Duration: 3h 47m

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

You can take a train from Greenock West to Stranraer via Paisley Gilmour Street and Ayr in around 3h 47m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Stance 1 to Port Rodie via Buchanan Bus Station in around 4h 32m.

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