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

The cheapest way to get from Stranraer to Inverkip is to bus which costs £20 - £27 and takes 4h 20m.

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

The fastest way to get from Stranraer to Inverkip is to drive which takes 1h 55m and costs £22 - £35.

Is there a direct bus between Stranraer and Inverkip?

No, there is no direct bus from Stranraer to Inverkip. However, there are services departing from Port Rodie and arriving at Daff Avenue via Ayr Bus Station and Crawford Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 16m.

Is there a direct train between Stranraer and Inverkip?

No, there is no direct train from Stranraer to Inverkip. However, there are services departing from Stranraer and arriving at Inverkip via Ayr and Paisley Gilmour Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 32m.

How far is it from Stranraer to Inverkip?

The distance between Stranraer and Inverkip is 113 miles. The road distance is 90.6 miles.

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

The best way to get from Stranraer to Inverkip without a car is to train which takes 3h 32m and costs £30 - £50.

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

It takes approximately 3h 32m to get from Stranraer to Inverkip, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Stranraer to Inverkip bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Stranraer to Inverkip train from?

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

Train or bus from Stranraer to Inverkip?

The best way to get from Stranraer to Inverkip is to train which takes 3h 32m and costs £30 - £50. Alternatively, you can bus via Ayr, which costs £21 - £29 and takes 4h 16m.

Where does the Stranraer to Inverkip bus arrive?

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

Where does the Stranraer to Inverkip train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Stranraer to Inverkip?

Yes, the driving distance between Stranraer to Inverkip is 91 miles. It takes approximately 1h 55m to drive from Stranraer to Inverkip.

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

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

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Stranraer to Ayr
2. Take the train from Ayr to Paisley Gilmour Street
3. Take the train from Paisley Gilmour Street to Inverkip
3h 32m
£34–48
Bus via Ayr
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Port Rodie to Ayr Bus Station923
2. Take the bus from Ayr Bus Station to Burnlea Road585
4h 16m
£21–28
Drive 90.1 mi
1. Drive from Stranraer to Inverkip90.1 mi
1h 55m
£23–32
Bus
1. Take the bus from Port Rodie to Buchanan Bus Station923
2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Daff Avenue901 / ...
4h 20m
£21–26

Stranraer to Inverkip by train

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3h 32mAverage Duration

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Map of how to get from Stranraer to Inverkip.

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Distance: 112.8 mi
Duration: 3h 32m

What companies run services between Stranraer, Scotland and Inverkip, Scotland?

You can take a train from Stranraer to Inverkip via Ayr and Paisley Gilmour Street in around 3h 32m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Port Rodie to Daff Avenue via Ayr Bus Station, Burnlea Road, and Crawford Street in around 4h 16m.

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