Ballantrae Beach

Public Transport Directions

Getting there by railway:- From Stranraer Railway Station, turn left onto Cairnryan Road (A717) and continue forward onto A77 toward Ballantrae. Upon entering Ballantrae, a left turn (signposted "Nature Reserve") leads away from the A77 and onto a large car park.

Getting there by aeroplane:- From the roundabout at Glasgow Prestwick International Airport, take the first exit onto A79, then at the next roundabout take the third exit onto Monkton Rd, and continue forward into Ayr. After approximately 1.5miles, at the roundabout for Ayr College, take the third exit onto Station Rd. Take the second exits at the next two roundabouts, and then at the first junction, turn left onto Beresford Terrace (signposted Stranraer). After approximately 0.5 mile, branch left onto St Leonard's Road (A79) and continue forward. At the end of A79, turn right at the T-junction onto A77. Continue straight on A77 (passing Maybole, Kirkoswald and Girvan), and follow signposts for Stranraer.

Getting there by ferry:- The nearest ferry terminal is at Cairnryan (arriving from Larne and Belfast in Northern Ireland). From the terminal, follow the A77 northbound toward Ballantrae. Upon entering Ballantrae, a left turn (signposted "Nature Reserve") leads away from the A77 and onto a large car park.