There are 6 ways to get from Alloa to Cairnryan by train, bus, or car
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Train, Bus
best- Take the train from Alloa to Glasgow Queen Streettrain Alloa - Glasgow Queen Street
- Take the bus from Glasgow Buchanan to Cairnryan Stena Terminalbus 923
4h 13m£18–27Train
- Take the train from Alloa to Glasgow Queen Streettrain
- Take the train from Glasgow Central to Ayrtrain
- Take the train from Ayr to Stranraertrain
5h 37m£54–94Drive 111.6 mi
- Drive from Alloa to Cairnryancar 111.6 mi
2h 9m£29–41Train, bus via Ayr
- Take the train from Alloa to Glasgow Queen Streettrain
- Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Ayr Bus Stationbus X77
- Take the bus from Ayr Bus Station to Henrietta Streetbus 60 / ...
- Take the bus from Henrietta Street to Old Pierbus 360 / ...
5h 3m£41–62Bus
- Take the bus from Bus Station to Buchanan Bus Stationbus M8 / ...
- Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Port Rodiebus 923
6h£25–50Train, bus via Ayr #2
- Take the train from Alloa to Glasgow Queen Streettrain
- Take the bus from Sauchiehall Lane to Ayr Bus Stationbus 4
- Take the bus from Ayr Bus Station to Henrietta Streetbus 60 / ...
- Take the bus from Henrietta Street to Old Pierbus 360 / ...
6h 30m£41–62
Alloa to Cairnryan by train, foot, and bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Alloa to Cairnryan is to train and Bus which costs £18 - £27 and takes 4h 13m.
The fastest way to get from Alloa to Cairnryan is to drive which takes 2h 9m and costs £28 - £45.
No, there is no direct bus from Alloa to Cairnryan. However, there are services departing from Shillinghill and arriving at Old Pier via Bus Station, Buchanan Bus Station and Port Rodie Ferry Terminal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h.
No, there is no direct train from Alloa to Cairnryan. However, there are services departing from Alloa and arriving at Stranraer via Glasgow Central and Ayr. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 37m.
The distance between Alloa and Cairnryan is 117 miles. The road distance is 112.2 miles.
The best way to get from Alloa to Cairnryan without a car is to train and Bus which takes 4h 13m and costs £18 - £27.
It takes approximately 4h 13m to get from Alloa to Cairnryan, including transfers.
Alloa to Cairnryan bus services, operated by Park's of Hamilton, depart from Bus Station.
Alloa to Cairnryan train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Alloa station.
The best way to get from Alloa to Cairnryan is to train which takes 5h 37m and costs £50 - £95. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £25 - £50 and takes 6h.
What companies run services between Alloa, Scotland and Cairnryan, Scotland?
You can take a train from Alloa to Old Pier via Glasgow Queen Street, Glasgow Central, Ayr, Stranraer, and Port Rodie Ferry Terminal in around 5h 37m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Shillinghill to Old Pier via Bus Station, Buchanan Bus Station, Port Rodie, and Port Rodie Ferry Terminal in around 6h.
- Phone
- +44 (0)344 811 0141
- Website
- ScotRail
Train from Alloa to Glasgow Queen Street
- Ave. Duration
- 46 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £14–23
- Website
- ScotRail
Train from Alloa to Glasgow Queen Street
- Ave. Duration
- 46 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £14–23
- Website
- ScotRail
Train from Glasgow Central to Ayr
- Ave. Duration
- 53 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- £15–26
- Website
- ScotRail
Train from Ayr to Stranraer
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 21m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- £22–40
- Website
- ScotRail
Train from Alloa to Glasgow Queen Street
- Ave. Duration
- 46 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £14–23
- Website
- ScotRail
Train from Alloa to Glasgow Queen Street
- Ave. Duration
- 46 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £14–23
- Website
- ScotRail
- Phone
- +44 28 9066 6630
- Website
- Translink
Bus from Glasgow Buchanan to Cairnryan Stena Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 20m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- £4
- Website
- Translink
- Belfast urban network
- £4
- Phone
- 0345 810 1000
- [email protected]
- Website
- Stagecoach West Scotland
Bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Ayr Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 3m
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- £11–15
- Website
- Stagecoach West Scotland
Bus from Ayr Bus Station to Henrietta Street
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 2m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- £8–12
- Website
- Stagecoach West Scotland
Bus from Henrietta Street to Old Pier
- Ave. Duration
- 48 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £8–12
- Website
- Stagecoach West Scotland
Bus from Sauchiehall Lane to Ayr Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 23m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- £11–15
- Website
- Stagecoach West Scotland
Bus from Ayr Bus Station to Henrietta Street
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 2m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- £8–12
- Website
- Stagecoach West Scotland
Bus from Henrietta Street to Old Pier
- Ave. Duration
- 48 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £8–12
- Website
- Stagecoach West Scotland
- Phone
- 01698 653164
- [email protected]
- Website
- Park's of Hamilton
Bus from Bus Station to Buchanan Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 43 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £5–7
- Website
- Park's of Hamilton
- Phone
- 0141 352 4444
- [email protected]
- Website
- Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd
Bus from Bus Station to Buchanan Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 44 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £5–10
- Website
- Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd
- Single
- £5–10
Bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Port Rodie
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 35m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £16–35
- Website
- Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd
- Single
- £16–35
- Phone
- 03330 16 61 62
- [email protected]
- Website
- Midland Bluebird
Bus from Bus Station to Buchanan Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 22m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £4–7
- Website
- Midland Bluebird
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Booking & Getting There
Alloa to Cairnryan bus services, operated by Park's of Hamilton, arrive at Buchanan Bus Station.
Alloa to Cairnryan train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Glasgow Queen Street station.
Yes, the driving distance between Alloa to Cairnryan is 112 miles. It takes approximately 2h 9m to drive from Alloa to Cairnryan.
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