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

The cheapest way to get from Largs to Stranraer is to bus via Girvan which costs £14 - £23 and takes 4h 49m.

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

The fastest way to get from Largs to Stranraer is to drive which takes 1h 40m and costs £20 - £30.

Is there a direct bus between Largs and Stranraer?

No, there is no direct bus from Largs to Stranraer. However, there are services departing from Manse Court and arriving at Stranraer Port Rodie via Ayr. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 34m.

Is there a direct train between Largs and Stranraer?

No, there is no direct train from Largs to Stranraer. However, there are services departing from Largs and arriving at Stranraer via Kilwinning and Ayr. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 29m.

How far is it from Largs to Stranraer?

The distance between Largs and Stranraer is 89 miles. The road distance is 81.6 miles.

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

The best way to get from Largs to Stranraer without a car is to train which takes 3h 29m and costs £29 - £31.

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

It takes approximately 3h 29m to get from Largs to Stranraer, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Largs to Stranraer bus from?

Largs to Stranraer bus services, operated by Stagecoach West Scotland, depart from Manse Court station.

Where do I catch the Largs to Stranraer train from?

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

Train or bus from Largs to Stranraer?

The best way to get from Largs to Stranraer is to train which takes 3h 29m and costs £29 - £31. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 4h 34m.

Where does the Largs to Stranraer bus arrive?

Largs to Stranraer bus services, operated by Stagecoach West Scotland, arrive at Ayr Bus Station.

Where does the Largs to Stranraer train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Largs to Stranraer?

Yes, the driving distance between Largs to Stranraer is 82 miles. It takes approximately 1h 40m to drive from Largs to Stranraer.

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

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Where can I stay near Stranraer?

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

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Ayr to StranraerAyr - Stranraer / ...
3h 29m
£29–30
Bus via Girvan
cheapest
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 / ...
4h 49m
£15–23
Bus
1. Take the bus from Manse Court to Ayr Bus Station585
2. Take the bus from Ayr to Stranraer Port Rodie923
4h 34m
Drive 81.1 mi
1. Drive from Largs to Stranraer81.1 mi
1h 40m
£21–30

Largs to Stranraer by train

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3h 29mAverage Duration

£29Cheapest Price

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Distance: 88.7 mi
Duration: 3h 29m

What companies run services between Largs, 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, you can take a bus from Manse Court to Stranraer Port Rodie via Ayr in around 4h 34m.

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