There are 4 ways to get from Stewarton to Stranraer by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Kilmarnock to Stranraertrain Kilmarnock - Stranraer
2h 59m£21–51Bus
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 22m£12–23Drive 68.1 mi
- Drive from Stewarton to Stranraercar 68.1 mi
1h 30m£17–25Line 585 bus, Bus
- Take the bus from The Carrick to Ayr Bus Stationbus 585 / ...
- Take the bus from Ayr to Stranraer Port Rodiebus 923
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Stewarton to Stranraer by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Stewarton to Stranraer is to bus which costs £12 - £23 and takes 3h 22m.
The fastest way to get from Stewarton to Stranraer is to drive which takes 1h 30m and costs £16 - £25.
No, there is no direct bus from Stewarton to Stranraer. However, there are services departing from The Cross and arriving at Port Rodie via Kilmarnock Bus Station and Ayr Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 22m.
No, there is no direct train from Stewarton to Stranraer. However, there are services departing from Stewarton and arriving at Stranraer via Kilmarnock. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 59m.
The distance between Stewarton and Stranraer is 79 miles. The road distance is 68.5 miles.
The best way to get from Stewarton to Stranraer without a car is to train which takes 2h 59m and costs £20 - £55.
It takes approximately 2h 59m to get from Stewarton to Stranraer, including transfers.
Stewarton to Stranraer bus services, operated by Stagecoach West Scotland, depart from Kilmarnock Bus Station.
Stewarton to Stranraer train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Kilmarnock station.
The best way to get from Stewarton to Stranraer is to train which takes 2h 59m and costs £20 - £55. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £12 - £23 and takes 3h 22m.
What companies run services between Stewarton, East Ayrshire, Scotland and Stranraer, Scotland?
ScotRail operates a train from Kilmarnock to Stranraer twice daily. Tickets cost £17–40 and the journey takes 1h 49m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from The Cross to Port Rodie via Kilmarnock Bus Station and Ayr Bus Station in around 3h 22m.
- Phone
- +44 344 811 0141
- Website
- scotrail.co.uk
Train from Kilmarnock to Stranraer
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 49m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- £17–40
- Website
- https://www.scotrail.co.uk/
- Standard
- £17–23
- 1st Class
- £26–40
Bus from Kilmarnock Bus Station to Ayr Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 32 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- 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
Bus from The Carrick to Ayr Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 35 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- £2–4
- 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
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £10–15
- Website
- https://www.citylink.co.uk/
- 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
Stewarton to Stranraer bus services, operated by Stagecoach West Scotland, arrive at Ayr Bus Station.
Stewarton to Stranraer train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Stranraer station.
Yes, the driving distance between Stewarton to Stranraer is 68 miles. It takes approximately 1h 30m to drive from Stewarton to Stranraer.
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