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How to get fromCairnryan to Dollarby bus, train, or car

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There are 6 ways to get from Cairnryan to Dollar by bus, train, or car

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  1. Bus, train

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    1. Take the bus from Cairnryan Stena Terminal to Glasgow Buchananbus bus 923
    2. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Alloatrain train Glasgow Queen Street - Alloa
    4h 33m
    £19–29

  2. Train

    1. Take the train from Stranraer to Ayrtrain train
    2. Take the train from Ayr to Glasgow Centraltrain train
    3. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Alloatrain train
    6h 18m
    £56–97

  3. Drive  113.8 mi

    1. Drive from Cairnryan to Dollarcar car 113.8 mi
    2h 12m
    £29–41

  4. Bus, train via Glasgow

    1. Take the bus from Ferry Terminal to Buchanan Bus Stationbus bus 923
    2. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Alloatrain train Glasgow Queen Street - Alloa
    4h 39m
    £31–54

  5. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Ferry Terminal to Buchanan Bus Stationbus bus 923
    2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Sheriff Courtbus bus X37 / ...
    5h 37m
    £24–46

  6. Bus, train via Ayr

    1. Take the bus from Old Pier to Henrietta Streetbus bus 360 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Henrietta Street to Beresford Terracebus bus 60 / ...
    3. Take the train from Ayr to Glasgow Centraltrain train
    4. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Alloatrain train
    5h 39m
    £48–75

Cairnryan to Dollar by bus, foot, and train

Calendar14Weekly Services
Duration4h 33mAverage Duration
Ticket£19Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 125.6 mi
  • Duration: 4h 33m

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

You can take a bus from Old Pier to Cafe at No.44 via Port Rodie, Stranraer, Ayr, Glasgow Central, Glasgow Queen Street, Alloa, and Shillinghill in around 6h 18m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Ferry Terminal to Cafe at No.44 via Buchanan Bus Station, Sheriff Court, and Forth Valley Royal Hospital in around 5h 37m.

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