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How to get fromAnstruther to Cairnryanby bus, train, or car

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There are 6 ways to get from Anstruther to Cairnryan by bus, train, or car

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  1. Bus

    best
    1. Take the bus from Overgate to Buchanan Bus Stationbus bus Uk091
    2. Take the bus from Glasgow Buchanan to Cairnryan Stena Terminalbus bus 923
    6h 21m

  2. Drive 151.2 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Anstruther to Cairnryancar car 151.2 mi
    3h 6m
    £37–54

  3. Train

    1. Take the train from Leven to Haymarkettrain train
    2. Take the train from Haymarket to Glasgow Centraltrain train
    3. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Ayrtrain train
    4. Take the train from Ayr to Stranraertrain train
    8h 49m
    £87–165

  4. Train, Bus

    1. Take the train from Dundee to Glasgow Queen Streettrain train Dundee - Glasgow Queen Street / ...
    2. Take the bus from Glasgow Buchanan to Cairnryan Stena Terminalbus bus 923
    6h 23m

  5. Train, bus via Ayr

    1. Take the train from Leven to Haymarkettrain train
    2. Take the bus from Haymarket Station to Buchanan Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Ayr Bus Stationbus bus X77
    4. Take the bus from Ayr Bus Station to Henrietta Streetbus bus 60 / ...
    5. Take the bus from Henrietta Street to Old Pierbus bus 360 / ...
    7h 45m
    £51–90

  6. Bus via Clackmannan

    1. Take the bus from Bus Station to North Approach Roadbus bus X24
    2. Take the bus from North Approach Road to Buchanan Bus Stationbus bus X24 / ...
    3. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Port Rodiebus bus 923
    8h 18m
    £40–71

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  • Distance: 185 mi
  • Duration: 6h 21m

What companies run services between Anstruther, Scotland and Cairnryan, Scotland?

You can take a bus from Harbour to Cairnryan Stena Terminal via Bus Station, Railway Station, Overgate, Buchanan Bus Station, and Glasgow Buchanan in around 6h 21m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Harbour to Old Pier via Bus Station, Leven, Haymarket, Glasgow Central, Ayr, Stranraer, and Port Rodie Ferry Terminal in around 8h 49m.

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