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

The cheapest way to get from Stranraer to Beith is to bus and line 25 bus which costs £16 - £25 and takes 4h 51m.

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

The fastest way to get from Stranraer to Beith is to drive which takes 1h 30m and costs £18 - £27.

Is there a direct bus between Stranraer and Beith?

No, there is no direct bus from Stranraer to Beith. However, there are services departing from Port Rodie and arriving at Reform Street via Buchanan Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 28m.

How far is it from Stranraer to Beith?

The distance between Stranraer and Beith is 82 miles. The road distance is 75.1 miles.

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

The best way to get from Stranraer to Beith without a car is to train which takes 3h 4m and costs £24 - £40.

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

It takes approximately 3h 4m to get from Stranraer to Beith, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Stranraer to Beith bus from?

Stranraer to Beith bus services, operated by Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd, depart from Port Rodie station.

Train or bus from Stranraer to Beith?

The best way to get from Stranraer to Beith is to train which takes 3h 4m and costs £24 - £40. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £17 - £27 and takes 3h 28m.

Where does the Stranraer to Beith bus arrive?

Stranraer to Beith bus services, operated by Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd, arrive at Buchanan Bus Station.

Can I drive from Stranraer to Beith?

Yes, the driving distance between Stranraer to Beith is 75 miles. It takes approximately 1h 30m to drive from Stranraer to Beith.

Where can I stay near Beith?

There are 605+ hotels available in Beith.

Stranraer to Beith - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and line 4 bus

There are 5 ways to get from Stranraer to Beith by train, bus, or car

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Stranraer to AyrStranraer - Ayr / ...
3h 4m
£24–36
Bus, line 25 bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Port Rodie to Ayr Bus Station923
2. Take the bus from Bridgegate to Strand25
4h 51m
£16–24
Bus
1. Take the bus from Port Rodie to Buchanan Bus Station923
3h 28m
£18–26
Drive 74.7 mi
1. Drive from Stranraer to Beith74.7 mi
1h 30m
£19–27
Bus, line 4 bus, line 337 bus
1. Take the bus from Stranraer Port Rodie to Ayr923
2. Take the bus from Ayr Bus Station to Dunlop Street4
3. Take the bus from London Road to Strand337
4h 39m

Stranraer to Beith by train and bus

35Weekly Services

3h 4mAverage Duration

£24Cheapest Price

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Distance: 81.3 mi
Duration: 3h 4m

What companies run services between Stranraer, Scotland and Beith, North Ayrshire, Scotland?

ScotRail operates a train from Stranraer to Ayr 5 times a day. Tickets cost £16–17 and the journey takes 1h 21m. Alternatively, Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd operates a bus from Port Rodie to Buchanan Bus Station every 3 hours. Tickets cost £14–21 and the journey takes 2h 35m.

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