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

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

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  1. Train, Bus

    best
    1. Take the train from Armadale to Glasgow Queen Street Low Leveltrain train Edinburgh - Helensburgh Central / ...
    2. Take the bus from Glasgow Buchanan to Cairnryan Stena Terminalbus bus 923
    4h 10m

  2. Drive 98.6 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Armadale to Cairnryancar car 98.6 mi
    2h
    £24–35

  3. Train

    1. Take the train from Armadale to Particktrain train
    2. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Ayrtrain train
    3. Take the train from Ayr to Stranraertrain train
    5h 52m
    £58–112

  4. Train, bus via Ayr

    1. Take the train from Bathgate to Glasgow Queen Street Low Leveltrain train
    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 / ...
    5h 33m
    £35–61

  5. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Ingliston Park & Ride to Buchanan Bus Stationbus bus Uk090
    2. Take the bus from Glasgow Buchanan to Cairnryan Stena Terminalbus bus 923
    5h 34m

  6. Train, bus via Port Rodie

    1. Take the train from Armadale to Glasgow Queen Street Low Leveltrain train Edinburgh - Helensburgh Central / ...
    2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Port Rodiebus bus 923
    5h 34m
    £29–58

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  • Distance: 103.3 mi
  • Duration: 4h 10m

What companies run services between Armadale, West Lothian, Scotland and Cairnryan, Scotland?

You can take a train from Armadale to Old Pier via Partick, Glasgow Central Low Level, Glasgow Central, Ayr, Stranraer, and Port Rodie Ferry Terminal in around 5h 52m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Kross Bar to Cairnryan Stena Terminal via Broxburn Thistle Business Park, Ingliston Park and Ride, Ingliston Park & Ride, Buchanan Bus Station, and Glasgow Buchanan in around 5h 34m.

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