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

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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 15m

  2. Drive  169.6 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Arbroath to Cairnryancar car 169.6 mi
    3h 21m
    £42–61

  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 49m
    £86–160

  4. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Seagate Bus Station to Buchanan Bus Stationbus bus M9
    2. Take the bus from Glasgow Buchanan to Cairnryan Stena Terminalbus bus 923
    5h 55m

  5. Train, bus via Ayr

    1. Take the train from Arbroath to Glasgow Queen Streettrain train
    2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Ayr Bus Stationbus bus X77
    3. Take the bus from Ayr Bus Station to Old Pierbus bus 360 / ...
    6h 13m
    £64–111

  6. Bus via Overgate

    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 18m

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  • Distance: 179.8 mi
  • Duration: 5h 15m

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 49m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bus Station to Cairnryan Stena Terminal via Seagate Bus Station, Buchanan Bus Station, and Glasgow Buchanan in around 5h 55m.

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