Previously seen journeys
| Operated by | Vehicle type | Departure time | Departure location | Trip duration | Arrival time | Arrival location | Recommended | Price and booking link |
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 | Train | Stranraer | Ayr | No tags | ||||
| Train | Stranraer | Ayr | No tags | ||||
| Train | Stranraer | Ayr | No tags | ||||
| Train | Stranraer | Ayr | No tags | ||||
| Train | Stranraer | Ayr | No tags |
Get from Stranraer to Ayr
The journey takes about 1 hour 24 minutes, and with fares starting at just £18, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.
Train Companies
Based on 14 reviews, the company was rated 2.5 stars on Busbud. Travellers were especially satisfied with the staff and the cleanliness but often complained with the value for money. ScotRail ticket prices on this trip start at £18
Frequently asked questions about travelling from Stranraer to Ayr by train
Please note that timetables, routes, or operator details shown here may be updated or vary at the time of your journey.
How much does a train ticket cost from Stranraer to Ayr?
The cheapest train tickets from Stranraer to Ayr start from £18. The average price for this train route is around £18. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance for the best chance of getting the lowest possible price.
How long is the train journey from Stranraer to Ayr?
The average train journey time from Stranraer to Ayr is 1h 24m, covering a distance of 42 miles. The fastest train gets you there in 1h 20m and is operated by ScotRail.
Which train operators serve the Stranraer to Ayr route?
Several major train operators run on this route with 4 trains available per day.
What are the earliest and latest departure times for the train from Stranraer to Ayr?
The earliest train from Stranraer to Ayr departs at 07:04. And the latest train departs at 19:40.
Find cheapest prices for trains
Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.
The cheapest trip from Stranraer to Ayr was searched and found on 30 Nov 2025 with a price of £17To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your train tickets from Stranraer to Ayr as early as possible.
You can expect to pay from £17 to £17 for a train ticket from Stranraer to Ayr based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at £17, which is on 2025-12-02.
