There are 4 ways to get from Annan to Cairnryan by train, bus, or car
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Train, bus
best- Take the train from Annan to Kilmarnocktrain
- Take the train from Kilmarnock to Girvantrain
- Take the bus from Rail Station to Old Pierbus 360 / ...
5h 6m£51–81Drive 86.7 mi
cheapest- Drive from Annan to Cairnryancar 86.7 mi
1h 40m£22–31Line 79 bus, bus
- Take the bus from Stance 2 to Hospitalbus 79
- Take the bus from Hospital to Port Rodiebus 500
5h 7mTrain
- Take the train from Annan to Kilmarnocktrain Carlisle - Glasgow Central
- Take the train from Kilmarnock to Stranraertrain Kilmarnock - Stranraer
5h 29m£60–101
Annan to Cairnryan by train and bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
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 to Cairnryan. However, there are services departing from Stance 2 and arriving at Old Pier via Hospital and Port Rodie Ferry Terminal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 7m.
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 29m.
The distance between Annan and Cairnryan is 137 miles. The road distance is 87.2 miles.
The best way to get from Annan to Cairnryan without a car is to train and bus which takes 5h 6m and costs £50 - £85.
It takes approximately 5h 6m to get from Annan to Cairnryan, including transfers.
Annan to Cairnryan bus services, operated by Houstons Minicoaches, depart from Stance 2 station.
Annan to Cairnryan train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Annan station.
The best way to get from Annan to Cairnryan is to line 79 bus and bus which takes 5h 7m and costs . Alternatively, you can train, which costs £55 - £110 and takes 5h 29m.
What companies run services between Annan, Scotland and Cairnryan, Scotland?
You can take a bus from Stance 2 to Old Pier via Hospital, Port Rodie, and Port Rodie Ferry Terminal in around 5h 7m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Annan to Old Pier via Kilmarnock, Stranraer, and Port Rodie Ferry Terminal in around 5h 29m.
- Phone
- +44 (0)344 811 0141
- Website
- ScotRail
Train from Annan to Kilmarnock
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 23m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £28–50
- Website
- ScotRail
Train from Kilmarnock to Girvan
- Ave. Duration
- 52 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £14–23
- Website
- ScotRail
Train from Annan to Kilmarnock
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 23m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £28–50
- Website
- ScotRail
Train from Kilmarnock to Stranraer
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 48m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- £28–50
- Website
- ScotRail
- Phone
- 0345 810 1000
- [email protected]
- Website
- Stagecoach West Scotland
Bus from Rail Station to Old Pier
- Ave. Duration
- 51 min
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- £8–12
- Website
- Stagecoach West Scotland
- Phone
- +44 1576 203874
- [email protected]
- Website
- Houstons Minicoaches
Bus from Stance 2 to Hospital
- Ave. Duration
- 39 min
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Website
- Houstons Minicoaches
Bus from Hospital to Port Rodie
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 15m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Website
- Houstons Minicoaches
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Booking & Getting There
Annan to Cairnryan bus services, operated by Houstons Minicoaches, arrive at Hospital 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.
There are 212+ hotels available in Cairnryan.