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

The cheapest way to get from Cairnryan to Connel is to Bus via Glasgow which costs £14 - £20 and takes 5h 52m.

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

The fastest way to get from Cairnryan to Connel is to drive which takes 3h 13m and costs £40 - £60.

Is there a direct bus between Cairnryan and Connel?

No, there is no direct bus from Cairnryan to Connel. However, there are services departing from Ferry Terminal and arriving at Bridge Junction via Buchanan Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 52m.

How far is it from Cairnryan to Connel?

The distance between Cairnryan and Connel is 175 miles. The road distance is 162.8 miles.

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

The best way to get from Cairnryan to Connel without a car is to bus which takes 5h 52m and costs £26 - £45.

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

It takes approximately 5h 52m to get from Cairnryan to Connel, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Cairnryan to Connel bus from?

Cairnryan to Connel bus services, operated by Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd, depart from Ferry Terminal station.

Where does the Cairnryan to Connel bus arrive?

Cairnryan to Connel bus services, operated by Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd, arrive at Buchanan Bus Station.

Can I drive from Cairnryan to Connel?

Yes, the driving distance between Cairnryan to Connel is 163 miles. It takes approximately 3h 13m to drive from Cairnryan to Connel.

Where can I stay near Connel?

There are 552+ hotels available in Connel.

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

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

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Bus
best
1. Take the bus from Ferry Terminal to Buchanan Bus Stationbus 923
2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Bridge Junctionbus 976
5h 52m
£26–44
Bus via Glasgow
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Cairnryan Stena Terminal to Glasgow Buchananbus 923
2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Bridge Junctionbus 976
5h 52m
£14–19
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Ferry Terminal to Buchanan Bus Stationbus 923
2. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Connel Ferrytrain Glasgow Queen Street - Oban
6h 11m
£50–88
Drive 161.8 mi
1. Drive from Cairnryan to Connelcar 161.8 mi
3h 13m
£41–59
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 Connel Ferrytrain
7h 16m
£68–108

Cairnryan to Connel by bus

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Distance: 173.6 mi
Duration: 5h 52m

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

You can take a bus from Ferry Terminal to Bridge Junction via Buchanan Bus Station in around 5h 52m.

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