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

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

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  1. Train, Bus

    best
    1. Take the train from Bathgate to Charing Cross (Glasgow)train train Edinburgh - Helensburgh Central / ...
    2. Take the bus from Glasgow Buchanan to Cairnryan Stena Terminalbus bus 923
    4h 30m
    £15–26

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Deer Park to Buchanan Bus Stationbus bus Uk090
    2. Take the bus from Glasgow Buchanan to Cairnryan Stena Terminalbus bus 923
    5h 7m
    £14–20

  3. Train

    1. Take the train from Bathgate to Particktrain train
    2. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Ayrtrain train
    3. Take the train from Ayr to Stranraertrain train
    5h 59m
    £53–91

  4. Drive  100.4 mi

    1. Drive from Bathgate to Cairnryancar car 100.4 mi
    2h 4m
    £25–37

  5. Bus via Ayr

    1. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Ayr Bus Stationbus bus X77
    2. Take the bus from Ayr Bus Station to Henrietta Streetbus bus 60 / ...
    3. Take the bus from Henrietta Street to Old Pierbus bus 360 / ...
    5h 23m
    £34–57

  6. Bus via Port Rodie

    1. Take the bus from Bus Terminal to Buchanan Bus Stationbus bus 902
    2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Port Rodiebus bus 923
    7h 21m
    £27–55

Bathgate to Cairnryan by train, bus, and foot

Calendar21Weekly Services
Duration4h 30mAverage Duration
Ticket£15Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 107.4 mi
  • Duration: 4h 30m

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

You can take a train from Bathgate to Old Pier via Partick, Glasgow Central Low Level, Glasgow Central, Ayr, Stranraer, and Port Rodie Ferry Terminal in around 5h 59m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from St David's House to Cairnryan Stena Terminal via St Johns Hospital, Deer Park, Buchanan Bus Station, and Glasgow Buchanan in around 5h 7m.

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