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How to get fromAyr to Cairnryan Portby bus, car, taxi, or train

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There are 5 ways to get from Ayr to Cairnryan Port by bus, car, taxi, or train

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  1. Bus

    best
    1. Take the bus from Ayr Bus Station to Ferry Terminalbus bus 360 / ...
    1h 59m
    £16–22

  2. Drive 45.4 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Ayr to Cairnryan Portcar car 45.4 mi
    1h
    £12–16

  3. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Ayr to Cairnryan Porttaxi taxi 45.4 mi
    1h
    £95–120

  4. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Ayr to Girvantrain train Ayr - Stranraer / ...
    2. Take the bus from Henrietta Street to Ferry Terminalbus bus 360 / ...
    2h 24m
    £18–32

  5. Bus via Henrietta Street

    1. Take the bus from Ayr Bus Station to Henrietta Streetbus bus 60 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Henrietta Street to Ferry Terminalbus bus 360 / ...
    2h 46m
    £17–23

Ayr to Cairnryan Port by bus

Calendar8Weekly Buses
Duration1h 59mAverage Duration
Ticket£16Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 55.1 mi
  • Duration: 1h 59m

What companies run services between Ayr, Scotland and Cairnryan Port, Scotland?

Stagecoach West Scotland operates a bus from Ayr Bus Station to Ferry Terminal once daily. Tickets cost £16–22 and the journey takes 1h 59m.

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