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

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There are 4 ways to get from Cairnryan to Dumbarton 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 Dumbarton Centraltrain train Glasgow Queen Street - Oban / ...
    3h 6m

  2. Bus, train via Buchanan Bus Station

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Ferry Terminal to Buchanan Bus Stationbus bus 923
    2. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Dumbarton Centraltrain train Glasgow Queen Street - Oban / ...
    3h 6m
    £19–40

  3. Drive  90.4 mi

    1. Drive from Cairnryan to Dumbartoncar car 90.4 mi
    1h 47m
    £23–33

  4. 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 Ayr - Glasgow Central / ...
    3h 54m
    £36–67

Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 95.8 mi
  • Duration: 3h 6m

What companies run services between Cairnryan, Scotland and Dumbarton, West Dunbartonshire, Scotland?

There is no direct connection from Cairnryan to Dumbarton. However, you can take the bus to Glasgow Buchanan, walk to Glasgow Queen Street, then take the train to Dumbarton Central. Alternatively, you can drive from Cairnryan to Dumbarton in around 1h 47m.

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