There are 6 ways to get from Cairnryan (Station) to Glasgow by bus, train, or car
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Ferry Terminal to Buchanan Bus Stationbus 923
3h 23m£17–32Bus, train via Girvan
- Take the bus from Ferry Terminal to Henrietta Streetbus 360 / ...
- Take the train from Ayr to Glasgow Centraltrain Ayr - Glasgow Central / ...
3h 48m£37–67Drive 80.1 mi
- Drive from Cairnryan (Station) to Glasgowcar 80.1 mi
1h 38m£20–28Bus #2
- Take the bus from Cairnryan Stena Terminal to Glasgow Buchananbus 923
3h 23mBus, train
- Take the bus from Ferry Terminal to Henrietta Streetbus 360 / ...
- Take the bus from Henrietta Street to Beresford Terracebus 60 / ...
- Take the train from Ayr to Glasgow Centraltrain
3h 24m£35–58Train
- Take the train from Stranraer to Ayrtrain Stranraer - Ayr / ...
- Take the train from Ayr to Glasgow Centraltrain Ayr - Glasgow Central / ...
3h 57m£46–89
Cairnryan (Station) to Glasgow by foot, bus, and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Cairnryan (Station) to Glasgow is to bus which costs £17 - £35 and takes 3h 23m.
The fastest way to get from Cairnryan (Station) to Glasgow is to drive which takes 1h 38m and costs £19 - £28.
No, there is no direct bus from Cairnryan (Station) to Glasgow station. However, there are services departing from Ferry Terminal and arriving at Buchanan Bus Station via Ferry Terminal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 23m.
No, there is no direct train from Cairnryan (Station) to Glasgow. However, there are services departing from Stranraer and arriving at Glasgow Central via Ayr. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 57m.
The distance between Cairnryan (Station) and Glasgow is 84 miles. The road distance is 80.6 miles.
The best way to get from Cairnryan (Station) to Glasgow without a car is to bus which takes 3h 23m and costs £17 - £35.
It takes approximately 3h 23m to get from Cairnryan (Station) to Glasgow, including transfers.
Cairnryan (Station) to Glasgow bus services, operated by Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd, depart from Ferry Terminal station.
Cairnryan (Station) to Glasgow train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Stranraer station.
The best way to get from Cairnryan (Station) to Glasgow is to bus which takes 3h 23m and costs £17 - £35. Alternatively, you can train, which costs £45 - £90 and takes 3h 57m.
What companies run services between Cairnryan (Station), Scotland and Glasgow, Scotland?
Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd operates a bus from Ferry Terminal to Buchanan Bus Station every 4 hours. Tickets cost £15–29 and the journey takes 2h 10m. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Cairnryan (Station) to Glasgow Central via Ferry Terminal, Port Rodie, Stranraer, and Ayr in around 3h 57m.
- Phone
- +44 (0)344 811 0141
- Website
- ScotRail
Train from Ayr to Glasgow Central
- Ave. Duration
- 51 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- £18–35
- Website
- ScotRail
Train from Ayr to Glasgow Central
- Ave. Duration
- 51 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- £18–35
- Website
- ScotRail
Train from Stranraer to Ayr
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 21m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- £25–50
- Website
- ScotRail
Train from Ayr to Glasgow Central
- Ave. Duration
- 51 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- £18–35
- Website
- ScotRail
- Phone
- 0141 352 4444
- [email protected]
- Website
- Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd
Bus from Ferry Terminal to Buchanan Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 10m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £15–29
- Website
- Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd
- Single
- £15–29
- Phone
- 0345 810 1000
- [email protected]
- Website
- Stagecoach West Scotland
Bus from Ferry Terminal to Henrietta Street
- Ave. Duration
- 56 min
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- £9–12
- Website
- Stagecoach West Scotland
Bus from Ferry Terminal to Henrietta Street
- Ave. Duration
- 56 min
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- £9–12
- Website
- Stagecoach West Scotland
Bus from Henrietta Street to Beresford Terrace
- Ave. Duration
- 58 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- £8–11
- Website
- Stagecoach West Scotland
- Phone
- +44 28 9066 6630
- Website
- Translink
Bus from Cairnryan Stena Terminal to Glasgow Buchanan
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 10m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Website
- Translink
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More Questions & Answers
Cairnryan (Station) to Glasgow bus services, operated by Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd, arrive at Buchanan Bus Station.
Cairnryan (Station) to Glasgow train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Ayr station.
Yes, the driving distance between Cairnryan (Station) to Glasgow is 81 miles. It takes approximately 1h 38m to drive from Cairnryan (Station) to Glasgow.
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