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

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  1. Train, Bus

    best
    1. Take the train from Arbroath to Glasgow Queen Streettrain train Aberdeen - Glasgow Queen Street / ...
    2. Take the bus from Glasgow Buchanan to Cairnryan Stena Terminalbus bus 923
    5h 17m
    £43–66

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Overgate to Buchanan Bus Stationbus bus Uk091
    2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Port Rodiebus bus 923
    7h 14m
    £38–77

  3. Train

    1. Take the train from Arbroath to Glasgow Queen Streettrain train
    2. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Ayrtrain train
    3. Take the train from Ayr to Stranraertrain train
    6h 41m
    £79–133

  4. Drive  169.6 mi

    1. Drive from Arbroath to Cairnryancar car 169.6 mi
    3h 22m
    £42–61

  5. Train, bus via Ayr

    1. Take the train from Arbroath to Glasgow Queen Streettrain train
    2. Take the bus from Sauchiehall Lane to Ayr Bus Stationbus bus 4
    3. Take the bus from Ayr Bus Station to Henrietta Streetbus bus 60 / ...
    4. Take the bus from Henrietta Street to Old Pierbus bus 360 / ...
    7h 34m
    £66–101

  6. Bus via Ayr

    1. Take the bus from Dundee Slessor Gardens to Buchanan Bus Stnbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Ayr Bus Stationbus bus X77
    3. Take the bus from Ayr Bus Station to Henrietta Streetbus bus 60 / ...
    4. Take the bus from Henrietta Street to Old Pierbus bus 360 / ...
    7h 34m
    £42–61

Arbroath to Cairnryan by train, foot, and bus

Calendar21Weekly Services
Duration5h 17mAverage Duration
Ticket£43Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 179.8 mi
  • Duration: 5h 17m

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

You can take a train from Arbroath to Old Pier via Glasgow Queen Street, Glasgow Central, Ayr, Stranraer, and Port Rodie Ferry Terminal in around 6h 41m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Arbroath Burnside Drive to Old Pier via Dundee Slessor Gardens, Overgate, Buchanan Bus Station, Port Rodie, and Port Rodie Ferry Terminal in around 7h 14m.

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