Wanting to know about taking the train from Stranraeer to Ayr in Scotland.....?

Question

I will be landing on the ferry from Belfast in Stranraeer Scotland, and next would need to take the train north to Ayr.

For anyone who knows........

How long is this trip?, How much does it cost?, Is it necessary , you think , to book ahead, if I am coming in late November?

Does this train run frequently??

thanks for your answers !

Answer 1

The railway line between Stranraer and Ayr is single track from Stranraer to Dalrymple Junction, except for the occasional passing place (such as Barrhill, Girvan, Kilkerran, etc).

This is a major factor in determining a timetable. The other factor is that such trains as there are to/from Stranraer are timed to meet certain ferries.

The resultant service is irregular and infrequent. It is about 90 minutes from Stranraer to Ayr. No need to book in advance - usually no problem getting a seat, especially in November!

The fare is £11.70

Alternatively, there is a bus service operated by Stagecoach West Scotland between Stranraer and Ayr. Numbered 358 or 360, depending on the route between Girvan and Maybole, it operates approximately every 2 hours and takes two hours. The fare is £5.80 - pay the driver on boarding.

Answer 2

I can only find two trains from Stranraer to Ayr, one at 11.48, arr. 13.09 and the other at 14.47, arr. 15.58. I'm not sure whether these are times to connect with the ferries. The single fare is £11.70

Answer 3

http://www.nationalrail.co.uk/

Answer 4

Not an epert but it takes about an hour and should be less than a tenner is not neccesary to book but you would be better and cheaper getting a citylink bus from belfast Euoropa station. It will take you top the ferry. You walk on and joiun at the other end. Itakes you all the way for a cheaper price including your ferry fare.

Answer 5

ENQUIRE AT THE BOOKING OFFICE IN IRELAND ,THEY WILL GIVE YOU A THROUGH PACKAGE.BUT YOU MAY HAVE TO GET A BUS AT THE OTHER END,BUT STRNRAER IS A GOOD PORT FOR CONNECTIONS,PARTICULARLY MOTORBYKES.