There are 5 ways to get from Bearsden to Cairnryan by bus, train, or car
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Glasgow Buchanan to Cairnryan Stena Terminalbus 923
3h 44mDrive 81.6 mi
cheapest- Drive from Bearsden to Cairnryancar 81.6 mi
1h 44m£20–29Train
- Take the train from Glasgow Central to Ayrtrain Glasgow Central - Ayr / ...
- Take the train from Ayr to Stranraertrain Ayr - Stranraer / ...
5h 6m£49–95Bus via Port Rodie
- Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Port Rodiebus 923
5h 18m£21–43Bus via Ayr
- Take the bus from Howard Street to Ayr Bus Stationbus 4
- Take the bus from Ayr Bus Station to Henrietta Streetbus 60 / ...
- Take the bus from Henrietta Street to Old Pierbus 360 / ...
5h 55m£29–41
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Bearsden to Cairnryan is to drive which costs £19 - £29 and takes 1h 44m.
The fastest way to get from Bearsden to Cairnryan is to drive which takes 1h 44m and costs £19 - £29.
No, there is no direct bus from Bearsden to Cairnryan. However, there are services departing from Glasgow Buchanan and arriving at Cairnryan Stena Terminal via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 44m.
No, there is no direct train from Bearsden to Cairnryan. However, there are services departing from Bearsden and arriving at Stranraer via Glasgow Central and Ayr. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 6m.
The distance between Bearsden and Cairnryan is 88 miles. The road distance is 82.1 miles.
The best way to get from Bearsden to Cairnryan without a car is to Bus which takes 3h 44m and costs .
It takes approximately 3h 44m to get from Bearsden to Cairnryan, including transfers.
Bearsden to Cairnryan bus services, operated by Translink, depart from Glasgow Buchanan station.
Bearsden to Cairnryan train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Glasgow Central station.
The best way to get from Bearsden to Cairnryan is to Bus which takes 3h 44m and costs . Alternatively, you can train, which costs £45 - £95 and takes 5h 6m.
What companies run services between Bearsden, Scotland and Cairnryan, Scotland?
Translink operates a bus from Glasgow Buchanan to Cairnryan Stena Terminal 4 times a day, and the journey takes 2h 20m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Bearsden to Old Pier via Glasgow Central Low Level, Glasgow Central, Ayr, Stranraer, and Port Rodie Ferry Terminal in around 5h 6m.
- Phone
- +44 (0)344 811 0141
- Website
- scotrail.co.uk
Train from Glasgow Central to Ayr
- Ave. Duration
- 53 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- £18–35
- Website
- https://www.scotrail.co.uk/
Train from Ayr to Stranraer
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 21m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- £25–50
- Website
- https://www.scotrail.co.uk/
- Phone
- +44 28 9066 6630
- Website
- translink.co.uk
Bus from Glasgow Buchanan to Cairnryan Stena Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 20m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Website
- https://www.translink.co.uk/
- Phone
- 0141 352 4444
- [email protected]
- Website
- citylink.co.uk
Bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Port Rodie
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 35m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £16–35
- Website
- https://www.citylink.co.uk/
- Single
- £16–35
- Phone
- 0345 810 1000
- [email protected]
- Website
- stagecoachbus.com
Bus from Howard Street to Ayr Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 11m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- £11–15
- Website
- https://www.stagecoachbus.com/about/west-scotland
Bus from Ayr Bus Station to Henrietta Street
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 2m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- £8–12
- Website
- https://www.stagecoachbus.com/about/west-scotland
Bus from Henrietta Street to Old Pier
- Ave. Duration
- 48 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £8–12
- Website
- https://www.stagecoachbus.com/about/west-scotland
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More Questions & Answers
Bearsden to Cairnryan bus services, operated by Translink, arrive at Cairnryan Stena Terminal station.
Bearsden to Cairnryan train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Ayr station.
Yes, the driving distance between Bearsden to Cairnryan is 82 miles. It takes approximately 1h 44m to drive from Bearsden to Cairnryan.
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