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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

    best
    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 50m
    £18–29

  2. Bus, line 325 bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Cairnryan Stena Terminal to Glasgow Buchananbus bus 923
    2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Stn to Dunblane Police Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Police Station to Cafe at No.44bus bus 325
    5h 8m
    £12–21

  3. 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 34m
    £57–96

  4. Drive  113.8 mi

    1. Drive from Cairnryan to Dollarcar car 113.8 mi
    2h 11m
    £28–41

  5. 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 50m
    £30–54

  6. Bus, train via Ayr

    1. Take the bus from Old Pier to Beresford Terracebus bus 360 / ...
    2. Take the train from Ayr to Glasgow Centraltrain train
    3. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Alloatrain train
    5h 40m
    £47–72

Cairnryan to Dollar by bus, foot, and train

Calendar14Weekly Services
Duration4h 50mAverage Duration
Ticket£18Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 123.8 mi
  • Duration: 4h 50m

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 34m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Cairnryan Stena Terminal to Cafe at No.44 via Glasgow Buchanan, Buchanan Bus Stn, Dunblane Police Station, and Police Station in around 5h 8m.

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