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

The cheapest way to get from Cairnryan to Carluke is to drive which costs £21 - £35 and takes 1h 52m.

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

The fastest way to get from Cairnryan to Carluke is to drive which takes 1h 52m and costs £21 - £35.

Is there a direct bus between Cairnryan and Carluke?

No, there is no direct bus from Cairnryan to Carluke station. However, there are services departing from Cairnryan Stena Terminal and arriving at Station Road via Buchanan Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 57m.

Is there a direct train between Cairnryan and Carluke?

No, there is no direct train from Cairnryan to Carluke. However, there are services departing from Stranraer and arriving at Carluke via Ayr and Glasgow Central. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 52m.

How far is it from Cairnryan to Carluke?

The distance between Cairnryan and Carluke is 114 miles. The road distance is 86 miles.

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

The best way to get from Cairnryan to Carluke without a car is to bus and train which takes 3h 56m and costs £40 - £75.

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

It takes approximately 3h 56m to get from Cairnryan to Carluke, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Cairnryan to Carluke bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Cairnryan to Carluke train from?

Cairnryan to Carluke train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Stranraer station.

Train or bus from Cairnryan to Carluke?

The best way to get from Cairnryan to Carluke is to train which takes 4h 52m and costs £50 - £100. Alternatively, you can Bus, which costs and takes 3h 57m.

Where does the Cairnryan to Carluke bus arrive?

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

Where does the Cairnryan to Carluke train arrive?

Cairnryan to Carluke train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Ayr station.

Can I drive from Cairnryan to Carluke?

Yes, the driving distance between Cairnryan to Carluke is 86 miles. It takes approximately 1h 52m to drive from Cairnryan to Carluke.

Where can I stay near Carluke?

There are 467+ hotels available in Carluke.

Cairnryan to Carluke - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and line 240 bus

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

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Bus, train
best
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 Central to Carluketrain
3h 56m
£40–71
Drive 85.5 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Cairnryan to Carlukecar 85.5 mi
1h 52m
£21–31
Train
1. Take the train from Stranraer to Ayrtrain
2. Take the train from Ayr to Glasgow Centraltrain
3. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Carluketrain
4h 52m
£52–100
Bus
1. Take the bus from Cairnryan Stena Terminal to Glasgow Buchananbus 923
2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Station Roadbus 240X
3h 57m
Bus, line 240 bus
1. Take the bus from Ferry Terminal to Buchanan Bus Stationbus 923
2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Pollock Streetbus 240
4h 26m
£22–40

Cairnryan to Carluke by bus and train

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Distance: 113.1 mi
Duration: 3h 56m

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

You can take a bus from Old Pier to Carluke via Port Rodie, Stranraer, Ayr, and Glasgow Central in around 4h 52m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Cairnryan Stena Terminal to Station Road via Glasgow Buchanan and Buchanan Bus Station in around 3h 57m.

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