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

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There are 6 ways to get from Cairnryan to Arbroath 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 Arbroathtrain train Glasgow Queen Street - Aberdeen / ...
    4h 55m
    £55–93

  2. Bus, line 73 bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Cairnryan Stena Terminal to Glasgow Buchananbus bus 923
    2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Stn to Dundee stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from High Street to Arbroath stationbus bus 72 / ...
    5h 45m
    £18–26

  3. Bus, train via Ayr

    1. Take the bus from Old Pier to Henrietta Streetbus bus 360 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Henrietta Street to Beresford Terracebus bus 60 / ...
    3. Take the train from Ayr to Glasgow Centraltrain train
    4. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Arbroathtrain train
    6h
    £73–114

  4. Drive  169.5 mi

    1. Drive from Cairnryan to Arbroathcar car 169.5 mi
    3h 21m
    £43–61

  5. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Ferry Terminal to Buchanan Bus Stationbus bus 923
    2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Overgatebus bus Uk091
    5h 31m
    £29–51

  6. Train

    1. Take the train from Stranraer to Ayrtrain train
    2. Take the train from Ayr to Glasgow Centraltrain train
    3. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Arbroathtrain train
    6h 39m
    £82–136

Cairnryan to Arbroath by bus, foot, and train

Calendar42Weekly Services
Duration4h 55mAverage Duration
Ticket£55Cheapest Price
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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 Ferry Terminal to Arbroath Burnside Drive via Buchanan Bus Station, Overgate, and Dundee South Marketgait in around 5h 31m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Old Pier to Arbroath via Port Rodie, Stranraer, Ayr, Glasgow Central, and Glasgow Queen Street in around 6h 39m.

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