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

The cheapest way to get from Cairnryan to Bathgate is to bus and train via Glasgow which costs £25 - £50 and takes 3h 25m.

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

The fastest way to get from Cairnryan to Bathgate is to drive which takes 2h 3m and costs £25 - £40.

Is there a direct bus between Cairnryan and Bathgate?

No, there is no direct bus from Cairnryan to Bathgate. However, there are services departing from Cairnryan Stena Terminal and arriving at Council Offices via Buchanan Bus Station and Haymarket Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 44m.

How far is it from Cairnryan to Bathgate?

The distance between Cairnryan and Bathgate is 106 miles. The road distance is 102.2 miles.

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

The best way to get from Cairnryan to Bathgate without a car is to Bus and train which takes 3h 24m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 3h 24m to get from Cairnryan to Bathgate, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Cairnryan to Bathgate bus from?

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

Where does the Cairnryan to Bathgate bus arrive?

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

Can I drive from Cairnryan to Bathgate?

Yes, the driving distance between Cairnryan to Bathgate is 102 miles. It takes approximately 2h 3m to drive from Cairnryan to Bathgate.

Where can I stay near Bathgate?

There are 726+ hotels available in Bathgate.

Cairnryan to Bathgate - 5 ways to travel via train, Bus, and car

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

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Bus, train
best
1. Take the bus from Cairnryan Stena Terminal to Glasgow Buchananbus 923
2. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street Low Level to Bathgatetrain Helensburgh Central - Edinburgh / ...
3h 24m
Drive 101.6 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Cairnryan to Bathgatecar 101.6 mi
2h 3m
£25–37
Bus, train via Ayr
1. Take the bus from Old Pier to Beresford Terracebus 360 / ...
2. Take the train from Ayr to Glasgow Centraltrain
3. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street Low Level to Bathgatetrain
4h 13m
£42–74
Bus, train via Glasgow
1. Take the bus from Ferry Terminal to Buchanan Bus Stationbus 923
2. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street Low Level to Bathgatetrain Helensburgh Central - Edinburgh / ...
3h 25m
£25–47
Bus
1. Take the bus from Cairnryan Stena Terminal to Glasgow Buchananbus 923
2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Haymarket Stationbus
3. Take the bus from Haymarket Station to Council Officesbus X18 / ...
4h 44m

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Distance: 105.9 mi
Duration: 3h 24m

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

You can take a bus from Cairnryan Stena Terminal to Council Offices via Glasgow Buchanan, Buchanan Bus Station, and Haymarket Station in around 4h 44m.

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