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How to get fromCairnryan to Alloaby bus, train, or car

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There are 5 ways to get from Cairnryan to Alloa by bus, train, or car

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  1. Bus, train

    best
    1. Take the bus from Ferry Terminal to Buchanan Bus Stationbus bus 923
    2. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Alloatrain train Glasgow Queen Street - Alloa
    3h 26m
    £31–57

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Ferry Terminal to Buchanan Bus Stationbus bus 923
    2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to North Approach Roadbus bus X24 / ...
    3h 40m
    £23–42

  3. Drive 111.4 mi

    1. Drive from Cairnryan to Alloacar car 111.4 mi
    2h 9m
    £28–40

  4. Bus, train via Ayr

    1. Take the bus from Old Pier to Henrietta Streetbus bus 360 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Henrietta Street to Ayr Bus Stationbus bus 60 / ...
    3. Take the bus from Ayr Bus Station to Buchanan Bus Stationbus bus X77
    4. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Alloatrain train
    4h 38m
    £39–66

  5. Bus via Stance A

    1. Take the bus from Cairnryan Stena Terminal to Glasgow Buchananbus bus 923
    2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Bus Stationbus bus X36 / ...
    4h 38m

Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Cairnryan to Alloa.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 116.9 mi
  • Duration: 3h 26m

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

You can take a bus from Ferry Terminal to Shillinghill via Buchanan Bus Station, North Approach Road, and High Street Stance B in around 3h 40m.

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