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

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There are 5 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
    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 1m
    £65–98

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Dundee Slessor Gardens to Buchanan Bus Stnbus bus Ember
    2. Take the bus from Glasgow Buchanan to Cairnryan Stena Terminalbus bus 923
    6h 24m
    £20–27

  3. Train, bus via Girvan

    1. Take the train from Arbroath to Glasgow Queen Streettrain train
    2. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Ayrtrain train
    3. Take the bus from Rail Station to Old Pierbus bus 360 / ...
    6h 24m
    £71–114

  4. Drive  169.6 mi

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

  5. 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 26m
    £22–29

Arbroath to Cairnryan by train, foot, and bus

Calendar4Weekly Services
Duration6h 1mAverage Duration
Ticket£65Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 187.7 mi
  • Duration: 6h 1m

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

You can take a bus from Arbroath Burnside Drive to Cairnryan Stena Terminal via Dundee Slessor Gardens, Buchanan Bus Stn, and Glasgow Buchanan in around 6h 24m.

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