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

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There are 5 ways to get from Arrochar to Cairnryan by bus, train, or car

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  1. Bus

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    1. Take the bus from Braeside Stores to Buchanan Bus Stationbus bus 926 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Glasgow Buchanan to Cairnryan Stena Terminalbus bus 923
    4h 32m
    £11–17

  2. Train

    1. Take the train from Arrochar & Tarbet 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 12m
    £57–96

  3. Drive  111.8 mi

    1. Drive from Arrochar to Cairnryancar car 111.8 mi
    2h 12m
    £28–41

  4. Bus via Ayr

    1. Take the bus from Braeside Stores to Buchanan Bus Stationbus bus 926 / ...
    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 22m
    £29–52

  5. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Braeside Stores to Anniesland Crossbus bus 926 / ...
    2. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Ayrtrain train
    3. Take the bus from Henrietta Street to Old Pierbus bus 360 / ...
    5h 56m
    £40–69

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  • Distance: 116.2 mi
  • Duration: 4h 32m

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

You can take a bus from Braeside Stores to Cairnryan Stena Terminal via Buchanan Bus Station and Glasgow Buchanan in around 4h 32m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Arrochar & Tarbet to Old Pier via Glasgow Queen Street, Glasgow Central, Ayr, Stranraer, and Port Rodie Ferry Terminal in around 6h 12m.

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