There are 4 ways to get from Stranraer to Largs by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Stranraer to Ayrtrain Stranraer - Ayr / ...
- Take the train from Kilwinning to Largstrain Glasgow Central - Largs
3h 7m£34–56Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Stranraer Port Rodie to Ayrbus 923
- Take the bus from Ayr Bus Station to Manse Courtbus 585
3h 47m£14–18Drive 81.1 mi
- Drive from Stranraer to Largscar 81.1 mi
1h 41m£21–29Bus via Port Rodie
- Take the bus from Port Rodie to Ayr Bus Stationbus 923
- Take the bus from Ayr Bus Station to Manse Courtbus 585
4h 7m£21–33
Stranraer to Largs by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Stranraer to Largs is to Bus which costs £14 - £19 and takes 3h 47m.
The fastest way to get from Stranraer to Largs is to drive which takes 1h 41m and costs £20 - £29.
No, there is no direct bus from Stranraer to Largs. However, there are services departing from Stranraer Port Rodie and arriving at Manse Court via Ayr Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 47m.
No, there is no direct train from Stranraer to Largs. However, there are services departing from Stranraer and arriving at Largs via Ayr and Kilwinning. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 7m.
The distance between Stranraer and Largs is 89 miles. The road distance is 81.6 miles.
The best way to get from Stranraer to Largs without a car is to train which takes 3h 7m and costs £30 - £60.
It takes approximately 3h 7m to get from Stranraer to Largs, including transfers.
Stranraer to Largs bus services, operated by Translink, depart from Stranraer Port Rodie station.
Stranraer to Largs train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Stranraer station.
The best way to get from Stranraer to Largs is to train which takes 3h 7m and costs £30 - £60. Alternatively, you can Bus, which costs £14 - £19 and takes 3h 47m.
What companies run services between Stranraer, Scotland and Largs, Scotland?
You can take a train from Stranraer to Largs via Ayr and Kilwinning in around 3h 7m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Stranraer Port Rodie to Manse Court via Ayr and Ayr Bus Station in around 3h 47m.
- Phone
- +44 (0)344 811 0141
- Website
- ScotRail
Train from Stranraer to Ayr
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 21m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- £22–40
- Website
- ScotRail
Train from Kilwinning to Largs
- Ave. Duration
- 27 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £6–10
- Website
- ScotRail
- Phone
- +44 28 9066 6630
- Website
- Translink
Bus from Stranraer Port Rodie to Ayr
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- £4
- Website
- Translink
- Belfast urban network
- £4
- Phone
- 0345 810 1000
- [email protected]
- Website
- Stagecoach West Scotland
Bus from Ayr Bus Station to Manse Court
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 49m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- £11–15
- Website
- Stagecoach West Scotland
Bus from Ayr Bus Station to Manse Court
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 49m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- £11–15
- Website
- Stagecoach West Scotland
- Phone
- 0141 352 4444
- [email protected]
- Website
- Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd
Bus from Port Rodie to Ayr Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £9–19
- Website
- Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd
- Single
- £9–19
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Booking & Getting There
Stranraer to Largs bus services, operated by Translink, arrive at Ayr station.
Stranraer to Largs train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Ayr station.
Yes, the driving distance between Stranraer to Largs is 82 miles. It takes approximately 1h 41m to drive from Stranraer to Largs.
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