How to get from Kilbirnie to Port William by bus and train?

From Kilbirnie to Port William by bus and train

To get from Kilbirnie to Port William in Scotland, you’ll need to take 2 train lines and one bus line: take the SCOTRAIL train from Glengarnock station to Ayr station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the SCOTRAIL train and finally take the 416 bus from Port Rodie Ferry Terminal, Stranraer station to Square, Port William station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 7 hr 29 min.

449min
Train - SCOTRAIL
Train - SCOTRAIL
Bus - 416416
Leaves from Glengarnock

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Kilbirnie
  • 2
    Train - SCOTRAILSCOTRAIL
    Wait for train
    SCOTRAIL
    Ayr
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Ayr
    33 min
  • 4
    Train - SCOTRAILSCOTRAIL
    Wait for train
    SCOTRAIL
    Stranraer
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Stranraer
    81 min
  • 6
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Port Rodie Ferry Terminal, Stranraer
    ID 680000088508
    410 yd • 5 min
  • 7
    Bus - 416416
    Wait for bus
    416
    Newton Stewart
  • 8
    Ride to bus station Square, Port William
    Ride to bus station
    Square, Port William
    ID 680000304444
    45 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

From Kilbirnie to Port William by bus

To get from Kilbirnie to Port William in Scotland, you’ll need to take 3 bus lines: take the X36 bus from Garnock Campus, Glengarnock station to Buchanan Bus Station, Glasgow station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 923 bus and finally take the 416 bus from Port Rodie Ferry Terminal, Stranraer station to Square, Port William station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 7 hr 11 min.

431min
Walk to bus station
Bus - X36X36
Bus - 923923
Bus - 416416
Leaves from Garnock Campus, Glengarnock

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Garnock Campus, Glengarnock
    ID 617041
    190 yd • 3 min
  • 2
    Bus - X36X36
    Wait for bus
    X36
    Glasgow
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Buchanan Bus Station, Glasgow
    ID 60903724
    51 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Buchanan Bus Station, Glasgow
    ID 60903773
    110 yd • 2 min
  • 5
    Bus - 923923
    Wait for bus
    923
    Stranraer
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Port Rodie, Stranraer
    ID 680000088504
    155 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Port Rodie Ferry Terminal, Stranraer
    ID 680000088508
    150 yd • 2 min
  • 8
    Bus - 416416
    Wait for bus
    416
    Newton Stewart
  • 9
    Ride to bus station Square, Port William
    Ride to bus station
    Square, Port William
    ID 680000304444
    45 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transport directions from Kilbirnie to Port William

The distance between Kilbirnie, Scotland and Port William, Scotland is approximately 103.54 mi, which can typically be travelled in 449 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Kilbirnie to Port William by bus and train, so no matter how you choose to travel in Scotland – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Public transport stations close to Kilbirnie

Kilbirnie is located at Kilbirnie, Scotland and the nearest public transport station is Garnock Campus, Glengarnock.

Train stations close to Kilbirnie:

  • Glengarnock

Bus stations close to Kilbirnie:

  • Garnock Campus, Glengarnock
  • Railway Station, Glengarnock
  • Garnockside, Glengarnock

Public transport stations close to Port William, Scotland

Port William is located at Port William, Scotland and the nearest public transport station is The Square, Port William.

Bus stations close to Port William:

  • The Square, Port William
  • Square, Port William
  • Seaview, Port William

Related Routes

From Kilbirnie to Port William by bus

To get from Kilbirnie to Port William in Scotland, you’ll need to take 3 bus lines: take the X36 bus from Garnock Campus, Glengarnock station to Buchanan Bus Station, Glasgow station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 923 bus and finally take the 416 bus from Port Rodie Ferry Terminal, Stranraer station to Square, Port William station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 7 hr 11 min.

431min
Walk to bus station
Bus - X36X36
Bus - 923923
Bus - 416416
Leaves from Garnock Campus, Glengarnock

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Garnock Campus, Glengarnock
    ID 617041
    190 yd • 3 min
  • 2
    Bus - X36X36
    Wait for bus
    X36
    Glasgow
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Buchanan Bus Station, Glasgow
    ID 60903724
    51 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Buchanan Bus Station, Glasgow
    ID 60903773
    110 yd • 2 min
  • 5
    Bus - 923923
    Wait for bus
    923
    Stranraer
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Port Rodie, Stranraer
    ID 680000088504
    155 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Port Rodie Ferry Terminal, Stranraer
    ID 680000088508
    150 yd • 2 min
  • 8
    Bus - 416416
    Wait for bus
    416
    Newton Stewart
  • 9
    Ride to bus station Square, Port William
    Ride to bus station
    Square, Port William
    ID 680000304444
    45 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Kilbirnie to Port William?

    The fastest way takes 449 minutes, using Bus line SCOTRAIL, Bus line SCOTRAIL, Bus line 416.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Kilbirnie to Port William?

    The alternative route takes 431 minutes, using Bus line X36, Bus line 923, Bus line 416.

  • Is there a direct train between Kilbirnie and Port William in Scotland?

    No, you’ll have to take 2 train lines and one bus line in total. The total travelling time is 7 hr 29 min.

  • Which train line goes from Kilbirnie to Port William in Scotland?

    The SCOTRAIL train line goes from Ayr station near Kilbirnie to Ayr station. From there you’ll have to take one train line and one bus line till Ayr station near Port William in Scotland

  • How long does it take to travel from Kilbirnie to Port William in Scotland by train and bus?

    The total travel time between Kilbirnie and Port William in Scotland by train and bus is about 7 hr 29 min.

  • Where do I get on the train near Kilbirnie to get to Port William in Scotland?

    Get on the SCOTRAIL train from the Ayr station near Kilbirnie in Scotland.

  • Where do I get off the train when travelling between Kilbirnie and Port William in Scotland?

    Get off the train at the Ayr stop, which is closest to Port William in Scotland.

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