How much does a train ticket from Ayr to Stranraer cost?

The average train ticket price from Ayr to Stranraer is $24. The best way to find train tickets from Ayr to Stranraer is to book your tickets as early as possible. Prices tend to rise as your travel date approaches, so book in advance to secure the best prices!

How long is the train trip from Ayr to Stranraer?

A train trip between Ayr and Stranraer is around 1h 25m, although the fastest train will take about 1h 21m. This is the time it takes to travel the 42 miles that separates the two cities.

How many daily trains are there between Ayr and Stranraer?

The number of trains from Ayr to Stranraer can differ depending on the day of the week. On average, there are 5. Some trains are direct while others have layovers. Simplify your train trip from Ayr to Stranraer by comparing and selecting the train that fits your travel style and budget on Busbud.

Which train companies travel from Ayr to Stranraer?

When taking the train from Ayr to Stranraer, you can travel comfortably and safely with ScotRail.

Train Ayr to Stranraer from $22

Previously seen trips

Next departures for Ayr to Stranraer on October 2
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
7:28am	Ayr	1h 25m	8:53am	Stranraer	No tags
11:36am	Ayr	1h 21m	12:57pm	Stranraer	No tags
5:45pm	Ayr	1h 22m	7:07pm	Stranraer	No tags
7:28am	Ayr	1h 25m	8:53am	Stranraer	No tags
11:36am	Ayr	1h 21m	12:57pm	Stranraer	No tags

Train Ayr to Stranraer: Trip Overview

Please note, this information is subject to change.

Average ticket price$24

Average train trip duration1h 25m

Number of daily trains5

Earliest train departure7:29am

Distance41 miles (66 km)

Latest train departure9:38pm

Train Companies

ScotRail

2.5/514 reviews

Staff3.6

Timeliness2.8

Cleanliness3.6

Wifi3.4

Based on 14 reviews, the company was rated 2.5 stars on Busbud. Travelers 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 $24

Train and bus companies in GB:RegioJet, FlixTrain, CrossCountry, Great Western Railway, Northern, Transpennine Express, London North Eastern Railway

Ayr to Stranraer Train

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Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.

Best price found

09/30

$22

10/01

$23

Today

$22

10/03

$22

10/04

$23

10/05

$22

10/06

$22

10/07

$22

The cheapest trip from Ayr to Stranraer was searched and found on Oct 6, 2025 with a price of $22

To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your train tickets from Ayr to Stranraer, as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from $22 to $23 for a train ticket from Ayr to Stranraer based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $22 which is on 2025-10-06.

About Train Travel

Train Travel Tips

Taking the fastest trains allows you to travel at speeds greater than 300 km/h. Taking a trip from Ayr to Stranraer is not only much quicker but more comfortable too! You can usually travel directly to the city centre and save time while you're at it.

No matter if you plan to take a regional or high-speed train to Stranraer, the planet will thank you. You’ll help to protect the beautiful landscapes that will unfold before your very eyes.

By choosing the train between Ayr and Stranraer, you emit up to 30 times less CO2 than for the same journey made by plane or car!

Create your own real life musical score by curating a personalized train travel playlist - the perfect accompaniment to your bus ride from Ayr to Stranraer.

Did you know?

You can find the straightest railway in the world in Australia. This railway line is 478 kilometres long and is also considered the longest and straightest railway line in the world.

Some trains in Sweden can recover more than a fifth of the energy they use by braking. This is especially true with ore trains as they descend from Narvik to Kiruna.

The first high-speed train line was inaugurated in 1964, in Japan, to connect Tokyo with Osaka. It was during the Olympics that the first passengers traveled aboard the Shinkansen at a speed of 210 km / h.

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