There are 4 ways to get from Cairnryan to Barrhead by bus, train, or car
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Bus, line 3 bus
best- Take the bus from Cairnryan Stena Terminal to Glasgow Buchananbus 923
- Take the bus from Pavillion Theatre to Arthurlie Gardensbus 3
3h 31m£9Train
- Take the train from Stranraer to Barrheadtrain Stranraer - Glasgow Central
3h 40m£38–64Drive 73.8 mi
- Drive from Cairnryan to Barrheadcar 73.8 mi
1h 29m£19–27Bus
- Take the bus from Old Pier to Ayr Bus Stationbus 360 / ...
- Take the bus from Ayr Bus Station to Nithsdale Drivebus 4
5h 51m£33–41
Cairnryan to Barrhead by bus and foot
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Cairnryan to Barrhead is to Bus and line 3 bus which costs £10 and takes 3h 31m.
The fastest way to get from Cairnryan to Barrhead is to drive which takes 1h 29m and costs £18 - £27.
No, there is no direct bus from Cairnryan to Barrhead. However, there are services departing from Cairnryan Stena Terminal and arriving at Arthurlie Gardens via Pavillion Theatre. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 31m.
No, there is no direct train from Cairnryan to Barrhead. However, there are services departing from Stranraer and arriving at Barrhead via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 40m.
The distance between Cairnryan and Barrhead is 90 miles. The road distance is 74.2 miles.
The best way to get from Cairnryan to Barrhead without a car is to Bus and line 3 bus which takes 3h 31m and costs £10.
It takes approximately 3h 31m to get from Cairnryan to Barrhead, including transfers.
Cairnryan to Barrhead bus services, operated by Translink, depart from Cairnryan Stena Terminal station.
Cairnryan to Barrhead train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Stranraer station.
The best way to get from Cairnryan to Barrhead is to Bus and line 3 bus which takes 3h 31m and costs £10. Alternatively, you can train, which costs £35 - £65 and takes 3h 40m.
What companies run services between Cairnryan, Scotland and Barrhead, Scotland?
You can take a bus from Cairnryan Stena Terminal to Arthurlie Gardens via Glasgow Buchanan and Pavillion Theatre in around 3h 31m. Alternatively, ScotRail operates a train from Stranraer to Barrhead 6 times a week. Tickets cost £35–60 and the journey takes 2h 19m.
- Phone
- +44 (0)344 811 0141
- Website
- ScotRail
Train from Stranraer to Barrhead
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 19m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- £35–60
- Website
- ScotRail
- Phone
- +44 28 9066 6630
- Website
- Translink
Bus from Cairnryan Stena Terminal to Glasgow Buchanan
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 10m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- £4
- Website
- Translink
- Belfast urban network
- £4
- Phone
- 08000 51 56 51
- [email protected]
- Website
- McGills Buses
Bus from Pavillion Theatre to Arthurlie Gardens
- Ave. Duration
- 48 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £6
- Website
- McGills Buses
- Phone
- 0345 810 1000
- [email protected]
- Website
- Stagecoach West Scotland
Bus from Old Pier to Ayr Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 51m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- £15–21
- Website
- Stagecoach West Scotland
Bus from Ayr Bus Station to Nithsdale Drive
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 5m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £11–15
- Website
- Stagecoach West Scotland
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Booking & Getting There
Cairnryan to Barrhead bus services, operated by Translink, arrive at Glasgow Buchanan station.
Cairnryan to Barrhead train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Barrhead station.
Yes, the driving distance between Cairnryan to Barrhead is 74 miles. It takes approximately 1h 29m to drive from Cairnryan to Barrhead.
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