What is the cheapest way to get from Cairnryan to Dunfermline?

The cheapest way to get from Cairnryan to Dunfermline is to bus via Princes Street which costs £27 - £55 and takes 4h 38m.

What is the fastest way to get from Cairnryan to Dunfermline?

The fastest way to get from Cairnryan to Dunfermline is to drive which takes 2h 18m and costs £28 - £45.

Is there a direct bus between Cairnryan and Dunfermline?

No, there is no direct bus from Cairnryan to Dunfermline station. However, there are services departing from Cairnryan Stena Terminal and arriving at Bus Station via Buchanan Bus Station and High Street Stance B. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 37m.

How far is it from Cairnryan to Dunfermline?

The distance between Cairnryan and Dunfermline is 143 miles. The road distance is 117.7 miles.

How do I travel from Cairnryan to Dunfermline without a car?

The best way to get from Cairnryan to Dunfermline without a car is to Bus and train which takes 4h 5m and costs .

How long does it take to get from Cairnryan to Dunfermline?

It takes approximately 4h 5m to get from Cairnryan to Dunfermline, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Cairnryan to Dunfermline bus from?

Cairnryan to Dunfermline bus services, operated by Translink, depart from Cairnryan Stena Terminal station.

Where does the Cairnryan to Dunfermline bus arrive?

Cairnryan to Dunfermline bus services, operated by Translink, arrive at Glasgow Buchanan station.

Can I drive from Cairnryan to Dunfermline?

Yes, the driving distance between Cairnryan to Dunfermline is 118 miles. It takes approximately 2h 18m to drive from Cairnryan to Dunfermline.

Where can I stay near Dunfermline?

There are 2745+ hotels available in Dunfermline.

Cairnryan to Dunfermline - 5 ways to travel via train, Bus, and car

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

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Bus, train
best
1. Take the bus from Cairnryan Stena Terminal to Glasgow Buchananbus 923
2. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Haymarkettrain Glasgow Queen Street - Edinburgh / ...
4h 5m
Bus via Princes Street
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Ferry Terminal to Buchanan Bus Stationbus 923
2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Princes Streetbus Uk090
4h 38m
£27–52
Bus, train via Ayr
1. Take the bus from Old Pier to Beresford Terracebus 360 / ...
2. Take the train from Ayr to Glasgow Centraltrain
3. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Haymarkettrain
5h 31m
£56–102
Drive 117.1 mi
1. Drive from Cairnryan to Dunfermlinecar 117.1 mi
2h 18m
£29–42
Bus
1. Take the bus from Cairnryan Stena Terminal to Glasgow Buchananbus 923
2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to North Approach Roadbus X24 / ...
4h 37m

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Distance: 141.7 mi
Duration: 4h 5m

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

You can take a bus from Cairnryan Stena Terminal to Bus Station via Glasgow Buchanan, Buchanan Bus Station, North Approach Road, and High Street Stance B in around 4h 37m.

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