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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 Cairnryan Stena Terminal to Glasgow Buchananbus 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 16m
    £18–52

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Cairnryan Stena Terminal to Glasgow Buchananbus 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
    5h 10m
    £16–27

  3. 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 Central to Edinburgh Waverleytrain train
    4. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Dunbartrain train
    5h 40m
    £49–95

  4. Drive  148.7 mi

    1. Drive from Cairnryan to Dunbarcar car 148.7 mi
    2h 51m
    £37–53

  5. Bus via Edinburgh

    1. Take the bus from Ferry Terminal to Buchanan Bus Stationbus bus 923
    2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Shandwick Placebus bus 900
    3. Take the bus from Shandwick Place to High Streetbus bus X7
    5h 20m
    £28–51

Cairnryan to Dunbar by bus, foot, and train

Calendar14Weekly Services
Duration4h 16mAverage Duration
Ticket£18Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 156.4 mi
  • Duration: 4h 16m

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

You can take a bus from Cairnryan Stena Terminal to High Street via Glasgow Buchanan, Buchanan Bus Station, and Princes Street in around 5h 10m.

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