There are 3 ways to get from Kilwinning to Stranraer by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Kilwinning to Ayrtrain Glasgow Central - Ayr
- Take the train from Ayr to Stranraertrain Ayr - Stranraer / ...
2h 45m£19–45Drive 66.8 mi
cheapest- Drive from Kilwinning to Stranraercar 66.8 mi
1h 22m£17–24Line 585 bus, Bus
- Take the bus from The Carrick to Ayr Bus Stationbus 585 / ...
- Take the bus from Ayr to Stranraer Port Rodiebus 923
4h 7m
Kilwinning to Stranraer by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Kilwinning to Stranraer is to drive which costs £16 - £24 and takes 1h 22m.
The fastest way to get from Kilwinning to Stranraer is to drive which takes 1h 22m and costs £16 - £24.
No, there is no direct bus from Kilwinning to Stranraer. However, there are services departing from St Winnings Lane and arriving at Stranraer Port Rodie via The Carrick and Ayr. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 7m.
No, there is no direct train from Kilwinning to Stranraer. However, there are services departing from Kilwinning and arriving at Stranraer via Ayr. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 45m.
The distance between Kilwinning and Stranraer is 73 miles. The road distance is 67.2 miles.
The best way to get from Kilwinning to Stranraer without a car is to train which takes 2h 45m and costs £19 - £45.
It takes approximately 2h 45m to get from Kilwinning to Stranraer, including transfers.
Kilwinning to Stranraer bus services, operated by Stagecoach West Scotland, depart from The Carrick station.
Kilwinning to Stranraer train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Kilwinning station.
The best way to get from Kilwinning to Stranraer is to train which takes 2h 45m and costs £19 - £45. Alternatively, you can line 585 bus and Bus, which costs and takes 4h 7m.
What companies run services between Kilwinning, Scotland and Stranraer, Scotland?
You can take a train from Kilwinning to Stranraer via Ayr in around 2h 45m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from St Winnings Lane to Stranraer Port Rodie via The Carrick, Ayr Bus Station, and Ayr in around 4h 7m.
- Phone
- +44 344 811 0141
- Website
- scotrail.co.uk
Train from Kilwinning to Ayr
- Ave. Duration
- 24 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- £6–16
- Website
- https://www.scotrail.co.uk/
- Standard
- £6–8
- 1st Class
- £11–16
Train from Ayr to Stranraer
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 21m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- £13–29
- Website
- https://www.scotrail.co.uk/
- Standard
- £13–19
- 1st Class
- £21–29
Bus from The Carrick to Ayr Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 35 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £2–4
- Website
- https://www.stagecoachbus.com
- Phone
- +44 28 9066 6630
- Website
- translink.co.uk
Bus from Ayr to Stranraer Port Rodie
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Website
- https://www.translink.co.uk/
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More Questions & Answers
Kilwinning to Stranraer bus services, operated by Stagecoach West Scotland, arrive at Ayr Bus Station.
Kilwinning to Stranraer train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Ayr station.
Yes, the driving distance between Kilwinning to Stranraer is 67 miles. It takes approximately 1h 22m to drive from Kilwinning to Stranraer.
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