There are 3 ways to get from Annan to Cairnryan by bus, train, or car
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Dumfries station to Port Rodiebus 500
4h 51mDrive 86.7 mi
cheapest- Drive from Annan to Cairnryancar 86.7 mi
1h 40m£22–31Train
- Take the train from Annan to Kilmarnocktrain Carlisle - Glasgow Central
- Take the train from Kilmarnock to Stranraertrain Kilmarnock - Stranraer
5h 24m£66–124
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Annan to Cairnryan is to drive which costs £21 - £35 and takes 1h 40m.
The fastest way to get from Annan to Cairnryan is to drive which takes 1h 40m and costs £21 - £35.
No, there is no direct bus from Annan station to Cairnryan. However, there are services departing from Dumfries station and arriving at Old Pier via Port Rodie Ferry Terminal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 51m.
No, there is no direct train from Annan to Cairnryan. However, there are services departing from Annan and arriving at Stranraer via Kilmarnock. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 24m.
The distance between Annan and Cairnryan is 100 miles. The road distance is 87.2 miles.
The best way to get from Annan to Cairnryan without a car is to bus which takes 4h 51m and costs .
It takes approximately 4h 51m to get from Annan to Cairnryan, including transfers.
Annan to Cairnryan bus services, operated by Houstons Minicoaches, depart from Dumfries station.
Annan to Cairnryan train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Annan station.
The best way to get from Annan to Cairnryan is to bus which takes 4h 51m and costs . Alternatively, you can train, which costs £65 - £130 and takes 5h 24m.
What companies run services between Annan, Scotland and Cairnryan, Scotland?
Houstons Minicoaches operates a bus from Dumfries station to Port Rodie hourly, and the journey takes 2h 31m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Annan to Old Pier via Kilmarnock, Stranraer, and Port Rodie Ferry Terminal in around 5h 24m.
- Phone
- +44 (0)344 811 0141
- Website
- scotrail.co.uk
Train from Annan to Kilmarnock
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 23m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £30–60
- Website
- https://www.scotrail.co.uk/
Train from Kilmarnock to Stranraer
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 48m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- £30–60
- Website
- https://www.scotrail.co.uk/
- Phone
- +44 1576 203874
- [email protected]
- Website
- houstonscoaches.co.uk
Bus from Dumfries station to Port Rodie
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 31m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Website
- https://www.houstonscoaches.co.uk/
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More Questions & Answers
Annan to Cairnryan bus services, operated by Houstons Minicoaches, arrive at Port Rodie station.
Annan to Cairnryan train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Kilmarnock station.
Yes, the driving distance between Annan to Cairnryan is 87 miles. It takes approximately 1h 40m to drive from Annan to Cairnryan.
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