What is the cheapest way to get from Cairnryan to Arbroath?

The cheapest way to get from Cairnryan to Arbroath is to bus via Arbroath Burnside Drive which costs £28 - £55 and takes 5h 31m.

What is the fastest way to get from Cairnryan to Arbroath?

The fastest way to get from Cairnryan to Arbroath is to drive which takes 3h 21m and costs £40 - £60.

Is there a direct bus between Cairnryan and Arbroath?

No, there is no direct bus from Cairnryan to Arbroath station. However, there are services departing from Cairnryan Stena Terminal and arriving at Bus Station via Buchanan Bus Stn and High Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 25m.

How far is it from Cairnryan to Arbroath?

The distance between Cairnryan and Arbroath is 181 miles. The road distance is 170.5 miles.

How do I travel from Cairnryan to Arbroath without a car?

The best way to get from Cairnryan to Arbroath without a car is to bus and train which takes 4h 55m and costs £55 - £110.

How long does it take to get from Cairnryan to Arbroath?

It takes approximately 4h 55m to get from Cairnryan to Arbroath, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Cairnryan to Arbroath bus from?

Cairnryan to Arbroath bus services, operated by Translink, depart from Cairnryan Stena Terminal station.

Where does the Cairnryan to Arbroath bus arrive?

Cairnryan to Arbroath bus services, operated by Translink, arrive at Glasgow Buchanan station.

Can I drive from Cairnryan to Arbroath?

Yes, the driving distance between Cairnryan to Arbroath is 170 miles. It takes approximately 3h 21m to drive from Cairnryan to Arbroath.

Where can I stay near Arbroath?

There are 253+ hotels available in Arbroath.

Cairnryan to Arbroath - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

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

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Bus, train
best
1. Take the bus from Ferry Terminal to Buchanan Bus Stationbus 923
2. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Arbroathtrain Glasgow Queen Street - Aberdeen / ...
4h 55m
£55–103
Bus via Arbroath Burnside Drive
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Ferry Terminal to Buchanan Bus Stationbus 923
2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Overgatebus Uk091
5h 31m
£28–50
Bus, train via Ayr
1. Take the bus from Old Pier to Henrietta Streetbus 360 / ...
2. Take the bus from Henrietta Street to Beresford Terracebus 60 / ...
3. Take the train from Ayr to Glasgow Centraltrain
4. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Arbroathtrain
6h
£74–132
Drive 169.5 mi
1. Drive from Cairnryan to Arbroathcar 169.5 mi
3h 21m
£42–61
Bus
1. Take the bus from Cairnryan Stena Terminal to Glasgow Buchananbus 923
2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Stn to Dundee stationbus Ember
5h 25m

Cairnryan to Arbroath by bus, foot, and train

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4h 55mAverage Duration

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Distance: 180 mi
Duration: 4h 55m

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

You can take a bus from Cairnryan Stena Terminal to Bus Station via Glasgow Buchanan, Buchanan Bus Stn, Dundee station, and High Street in around 5h 25m.

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