There are 3 ways to get from Kilmarnock to Stranraer by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Kilmarnock to Stranraertrain Kilmarnock - Stranraer
1h 48m£20–45Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Kilmarnock Bus Station to Ayr Bus Stationbus X77k
- Take the bus from Ayr Bus Station to Port Rodiebus 923
3h 12m£10–19Drive 62.9 mi
- Drive from Kilmarnock to Stranraercar 62.9 mi
1h 20m£16–23
Kilmarnock to Stranraer by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Kilmarnock to Stranraer is to bus which costs £10 - £20 and takes 3h 12m.
The fastest way to get from Kilmarnock to Stranraer is to drive which takes 1h 20m and costs £15 - £23.
No, there is no direct bus from Kilmarnock station to Stranraer. However, there are services departing from Kilmarnock Bus Station and arriving at Port Rodie via Ayr Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 12m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Kilmarnock and arriving at Stranraer. Services depart twice daily, and operate Monday to Saturday. The journey takes approximately 1h 48m.
The distance between Kilmarnock and Stranraer is 73 miles. The road distance is 63.2 miles.
The best way to get from Kilmarnock to Stranraer without a car is to train which takes 1h 48m and costs £20 - £45.
The train from Kilmarnock to Stranraer takes 1h 48m including transfers and departs twice daily.
Kilmarnock to Stranraer bus services, operated by Stagecoach West Scotland, depart from Kilmarnock Bus Station.
Kilmarnock to Stranraer train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Kilmarnock station.
The best way to get from Kilmarnock to Stranraer is to train which takes 1h 48m and costs £20 - £45. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £10 - £20 and takes 3h 12m.
What companies run services between Kilmarnock, Scotland and Stranraer, Scotland?
ScotRail operates a train from Kilmarnock to Stranraer twice daily. Tickets cost £20–45 and the journey takes 1h 48m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Kilmarnock Bus Station to Port Rodie via Ayr Bus Station in around 3h 12m.
- Phone
- +44 344 811 0141
- Website
- scotrail.co.uk
Train from Kilmarnock to Stranraer
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 48m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- £20–45
- Website
- https://www.scotrail.co.uk/
- Standard
- £20–27
- 1st Class
- £30–45
Bus from Kilmarnock Bus Station to Ayr Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 32 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £3–5
- Website
- https://www.stagecoachbus.com
Bus from Ayr Bus Station to Port Rodie
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 11m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- £7–11
- Website
- https://www.stagecoachbus.com
- Phone
- 0141 352 4444
- info@citylink.co.uk
- Website
- citylink.co.uk
Bus from Ayr Bus Station to Port Rodie
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- £10–15
- Website
- https://www.citylink.co.uk/
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More Questions & Answers
Kilmarnock to Stranraer bus services, operated by Stagecoach West Scotland, arrive at Ayr Bus Station.
Kilmarnock to Stranraer train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Stranraer station.
Yes, the driving distance between Kilmarnock to Stranraer is 63 miles. It takes approximately 1h 20m to drive from Kilmarnock to Stranraer.
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