There are 4 ways to get from Cairnryan Port to Prestwick by bus, train, car, or taxi
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Ferry Terminal to Ayr Bus Stationbus 360 / ...
2h 13m£20–28Drive 48.6 mi
cheapest- Drive from Cairnryan Port to Prestwickcar 48.6 mi
1h 3m£12–18Train
- Take the train from Stranraer to Prestwick Towntrain Stranraer - Glasgow Central / ...
2h 48m£30–54Taxi
- Take the taxi from Cairnryan Port to Prestwicktaxi 48.6 mi
1h 3m£100–130
Cairnryan Port to Prestwick by bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Cairnryan Port to Prestwick is to drive which costs £11 - £18 and takes 1h 3m.
The fastest way to get from Cairnryan Port to Prestwick is to drive which takes 1h 3m and costs £11 - £18.
No, there is no direct bus from Cairnryan Port to Prestwick. However, there are services departing from Ferry Terminal and arriving at Kyle Street via Ayr Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 13m.
No, there is no direct train from Cairnryan Port to Prestwick. However, there are services departing from Stranraer and arriving at Prestwick Town via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 48m.
The distance between Cairnryan Port and Prestwick is 57 miles. The road distance is 48.8 miles.
The best way to get from Cairnryan Port to Prestwick without a car is to bus which takes 2h 13m and costs £20 - £28.
It takes approximately 2h 13m to get from Cairnryan Port to Prestwick, including transfers.
Cairnryan Port to Prestwick bus services, operated by Stagecoach West Scotland, depart from Ferry Terminal station.
Cairnryan Port to Prestwick train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Stranraer station.
The best way to get from Cairnryan Port to Prestwick is to bus which takes 2h 13m and costs £20 - £28. Alternatively, you can train, which costs £30 - £55 and takes 2h 48m.
What companies run services between Cairnryan Port, Scotland and Prestwick, Scotland?
Stagecoach West Scotland operates a bus from Ferry Terminal to Ayr Bus Station 4 times a week. Tickets cost £16–21 and the journey takes 1h 52m. Alternatively, ScotRail operates a train from Stranraer to Prestwick Town twice daily. Tickets cost £27–50 and the journey takes 1h 29m.
- Phone
- +44 (0)344 811 0141
- Website
- scotrail.co.uk
Train from Stranraer to Prestwick Town
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 29m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- £27–50
- Website
- https://www.scotrail.co.uk/
- Phone
- 0345 810 1000
- [email protected]
- Website
- stagecoachbus.com
Bus from Ferry Terminal to Ayr Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 52m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- £16–21
- Website
- https://www.stagecoachbus.com/about/west-scotland
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 3m
- Estimated price
- £100–130
Executive Cabs Glasgow
- Phone
- +44 755 224 0041
- Website
- executivecabsglasgow.co.uk
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More Questions & Answers
Cairnryan Port to Prestwick bus services, operated by Stagecoach West Scotland, arrive at Ayr Bus Station.
Cairnryan Port to Prestwick train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Prestwick Town station.
Yes, the driving distance between Cairnryan Port to Prestwick is 49 miles. It takes approximately 1h 3m to drive from Cairnryan Port to Prestwick.
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