There are 3 ways to get from Cairnryan to Darvel by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Stranraer to Kilmarnocktrain Stranraer - Glasgow Central / ...
3h 46m£35–60Drive 62.2 mi
cheapest- Drive from Cairnryan to Darvelcar 62.2 mi
1h 19m£16–23Bus, line 4 bus
- Take the bus from Old Pier to Henrietta Streetbus 360 / ...
- Take the bus from Henrietta Street to Ayr Bus Stationbus 60 / ...
- Take the bus from Ayr Bus Station to Kilmarnock Bus Stationbus 4
3h 52m£26–36
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Cairnryan to Darvel is to drive which costs £15 - £23 and takes 1h 19m.
The fastest way to get from Cairnryan to Darvel is to drive which takes 1h 19m and costs £15 - £23.
No, there is no direct bus from Cairnryan to Darvel. However, there are services departing from Old Pier and arriving at Temple Street via Henrietta Street, Ayr Bus Station and Kilmarnock Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 52m.
No, there is no direct train from Cairnryan to Darvel. However, there are services departing from Stranraer and arriving at Kilmarnock via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 46m.
The distance between Cairnryan and Darvel is 90 miles. The road distance is 62.6 miles.
The best way to get from Cairnryan to Darvel without a car is to train which takes 3h 46m and costs £35 - £65.
It takes approximately 3h 46m to get from Cairnryan to Darvel, including transfers.
Cairnryan to Darvel bus services, operated by Stagecoach West Scotland, depart from Old Pier station.
Cairnryan to Darvel train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Stranraer station.
The best way to get from Cairnryan to Darvel is to train which takes 3h 46m and costs £35 - £65. Alternatively, you can bus and line 4 bus, which costs £25 - £40 and takes 3h 52m.
What companies run services between Cairnryan, Scotland and Darvel, Scotland?
ScotRail operates a train from Stranraer to Kilmarnock twice daily. Tickets cost £28–50 and the journey takes 1h 49m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Old Pier to Temple Street via Henrietta Street, Ayr Bus Station, and Kilmarnock Bus Station in around 3h 52m.
- Phone
- +44 (0)344 811 0141
- Website
- ScotRail
Train from Stranraer to Kilmarnock
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 49m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- £28–50
- Website
- ScotRail
- Phone
- 0345 810 1000
- [email protected]
- Website
- Stagecoach West Scotland
Bus from Old Pier to Henrietta Street
- Ave. Duration
- 53 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £8–12
- Website
- Stagecoach West Scotland
Bus from Henrietta Street to Ayr Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 1m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- £8–11
- Website
- Stagecoach West Scotland
Bus from Ayr Bus Station to Kilmarnock Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 56 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- £5–8
- Website
- Stagecoach West Scotland
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Cairnryan to Darvel bus services, operated by Stagecoach West Scotland, arrive at Henrietta Street station.
Cairnryan to Darvel train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Kilmarnock station.
Yes, the driving distance between Cairnryan to Darvel is 63 miles. It takes approximately 1h 19m to drive from Cairnryan to Darvel.
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