There are 3 ways to get from Cairnryan to Annan by bus, train, or car
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Port Rodie Ferry Terminal to Dumfries stationbus 500
4h 40mDrive 86.6 mi
cheapest- Drive from Cairnryan to Annancar 86.6 mi
1h 40m£22–31Train
- Take the train from Stranraer to Kilmarnocktrain Stranraer - Glasgow Central / ...
- Take the train from Kilmarnock to Annantrain Glasgow Central - Carlisle
5h 31m£59–104
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Cairnryan to Annan is to drive which costs £21 - £35 and takes 1h 40m.
The fastest way to get from Cairnryan to Annan is to drive which takes 1h 40m and costs £21 - £35.
No, there is no direct bus from Cairnryan to Annan station. However, there are services departing from Old Pier and arriving at Dumfries station via Port Rodie Ferry Terminal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 40m.
No, there is no direct train from Cairnryan to Annan. However, there are services departing from Stranraer and arriving at Annan via Kilmarnock. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 31m.
The distance between Cairnryan and Annan is 99 miles. The road distance is 87.1 miles.
The best way to get from Cairnryan to Annan without a car is to bus which takes 4h 40m and costs .
It takes approximately 4h 40m to get from Cairnryan to Annan, including transfers.
Cairnryan to Annan bus services, operated by Houstons Minicoaches, depart from Port Rodie Ferry Terminal station.
Cairnryan to Annan train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Stranraer station.
The best way to get from Cairnryan to Annan is to bus which takes 4h 40m and costs . Alternatively, you can train, which costs £55 - £110 and takes 5h 31m.
What companies run services between Cairnryan, Scotland and Annan, Scotland?
Houstons Minicoaches operates a bus from Port Rodie Ferry Terminal to Dumfries station hourly, and the journey takes 2h 28m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Old Pier to Annan via Port Rodie, Stranraer, and Kilmarnock in around 5h 31m.
- Phone
- +44 (0)344 811 0141
- Website
- ScotRail
Train from Stranraer to Kilmarnock
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 49m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- £28–50
- Website
- ScotRail
Train from Kilmarnock to Annan
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 21m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £28–50
- Website
- ScotRail
- Phone
- +44 1576 203874
- [email protected]
- Website
- Houstons Minicoaches
Bus from Port Rodie Ferry Terminal to Dumfries station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 28m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Website
- Houstons Minicoaches
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Booking & Getting There
Cairnryan to Annan bus services, operated by Houstons Minicoaches, arrive at Dumfries station.
Cairnryan to Annan train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Kilmarnock station.
Yes, the driving distance between Cairnryan to Annan is 87 miles. It takes approximately 1h 40m to drive from Cairnryan to Annan.
There are 532+ hotels available in Annan.