There are 4 ways to get from Stranraer to Neilston by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Stranraer to Barrheadtrain Stranraer - Glasgow Central
2h 33m£30–60Drive 77.1 mi
cheapest- Drive from Stranraer to Neilstoncar 77.1 mi
1h 42m£19–28Bus, line 3 bus
- Take the bus from Port Rodie to Buchanan Bus Stationbus 923
- Take the bus from Pavillion Theatre to Post Officebus 3
3h 52m£21–26Bus
- Take the bus from Port Rodie to Ayr Bus Stationbus 923
- Take the bus from Ayr Bus Station to Nithsdale Drivebus 4
4h 57m£21–28
Stranraer to Neilston by train and bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Stranraer to Neilston is to drive which costs £18 - £28 and takes 1h 42m.
The fastest way to get from Stranraer to Neilston is to drive which takes 1h 42m and costs £18 - £28.
No, there is no direct bus from Stranraer to Neilston. However, there are services departing from Port Rodie and arriving at Post Office via Pavillion Theatre. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 52m.
The distance between Stranraer and Neilston is 92 miles. The road distance is 77.5 miles.
The best way to get from Stranraer to Neilston without a car is to train which takes 2h 33m and costs £30 - £60.
It takes approximately 2h 33m to get from Stranraer to Neilston, including transfers.
Stranraer to Neilston bus services, operated by Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd, depart from Port Rodie station.
The best way to get from Stranraer to Neilston is to train which takes 2h 33m and costs £30 - £60. Alternatively, you can bus and line 3 bus, which costs £20 - £27 and takes 3h 52m.
Stranraer to Neilston bus services, operated by Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd, arrive at Buchanan Bus Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Stranraer to Neilston is 78 miles. It takes approximately 1h 42m to drive from Stranraer to Neilston.
What companies run services between Stranraer, Scotland and Neilston, East Renfrewshire, Scotland?
ScotRail operates a train from Stranraer to Barrhead 6 times a week. Tickets cost £24–55 and the journey takes 2h 19m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Port Rodie to Post Office via Buchanan Bus Station and Pavillion Theatre in around 3h 52m.
- Phone
- +44 344 811 0141
- Website
- scotrail.co.uk
Train from Stranraer to Barrhead
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 19m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- £24–55
- Website
- https://www.scotrail.co.uk/
- Standard
- £24–35
- 1st Class
- £35–55
- Phone
- 0141 352 4444
- info@citylink.co.uk
- Website
- citylink.co.uk
Bus from Port Rodie to Buchanan Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 35m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £14–21
- Website
- https://www.citylink.co.uk/
Bus from Port Rodie to Ayr Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £10–15
- Website
- https://www.citylink.co.uk/
- Phone
- 08000 51 56 51
- enquiries@mcgillsbuses.co.uk
- Website
- mcgillsbuses.co.uk
Bus from Pavillion Theatre to Post Office
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 8m
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- £6
- Website
- https://www.mcgillsbuses.co.uk/
Bus from Ayr Bus Station to Nithsdale Drive
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 58m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- £5–8
- Website
- https://www.stagecoachbus.com
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