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

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

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  1. Bus, train

    best
    1. Take the bus from Ferry Terminal to Buchanan Bus Stationbus bus 923
    2. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Edinburgh Waverleytrain train
    3. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Dunbartrain train
    4h 17m
    £31–77

  2. Bus via Edinburgh

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Cairnryan Stena Terminal to Glasgow Buchananbus bus 923
    2. Take the bus from Glasgow to Edinburgh - Regent Roadbus bus
    3. Take the bus from St Andrew's House to High Streetbus bus X7
    6h 1m
    £13–17

  3. 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 Central to Edinburgh Waverleytrain train
    5. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Dunbartrain train
    5h 55m
    £51–97

  4. Drive  148.7 mi

    1. Drive from Cairnryan to Dunbarcar car 148.7 mi
    2h 51m
    £37–54

  5. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Ferry Terminal to Buchanan Bus Stationbus bus 923
    2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Princes Streetbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Princes Street to High Streetbus bus X7
    4h 58m
    £28–52

Cairnryan to Dunbar by bus

Calendar14Weekly Buses
Duration6h 1mAverage Duration
Ticket£13Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 156.4 mi
  • Duration: 4h 17m

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

You can take a bus from Ferry Terminal to High Street via Buchanan Bus Station and Princes Street in around 4h 58m.

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