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How to get fromStranraer to Isle of Cumbraeby bus, ferry or train

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There are 3 ways to get from Stranraer to Isle of Cumbrae by bus, ferry, or train

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  1. Bus, ferry

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    1. Take the bus from Port Rodie to Ayr Bus Stationbus923
    2. Take the bus from Ayr Bus Station to Main Streetbus585
    3. Take the ferry from Largs Ferry Terminal to Cumbrae Ferry TerminalferryCm7
    4h 24m
    £17–31
  2. Train, ferry

    1. Take the train from Stranraer to Glasgow Centraltrain
    2. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Largstrain
    3. Take the ferry from Largs Ferry Terminal to Cumbrae Ferry TerminalferryCm7
    5h 1m
    £25–40
  3. Bus, ferry #2

    1. Take the bus from Stranraer Port Rodie to Ayrbus923
    2. Take the bus from Ayr Bus Station to Main Streetbus585
    3. Take the ferry from Largs Ferry Terminal to Cumbrae Ferry TerminalferryCm7
    4h 24m

Questions & Answers

What companies run services between Stranraer, Scotland and Isle of Cumbrae, Scotland?

There is no direct connection from Stranraer to Isle of Cumbrae. However, you can take the bus to Ayr Bus Station, take the bus to Main Street, walk to Largs Ferry Terminal, take the ferry to Cumbrae Ferry Terminal, walk to Ferry Terminus, then take the line 320 bus to Woodlands Street. Alternatively, you can take a train from Stranraer to Woodlands Street via Glasgow Central, Largs, Largs Ferry Terminal, Cumbrae Ferry Terminal, and Ferry Terminus in around 5h 1m.

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