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

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There are 6 ways to get from Cairnryan to Duns 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 Berwick-upon-Tweedtrain train
    5h 59m
    £31–81

  2. Bus, train via Edinburgh

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Cairnryan Stena Terminal to Glasgow Buchananbus bus 923
    2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Edinburgh, Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Berwick-upon-Tweedtrain train
    6h 26m
    £29–64

  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 Berwick-upon-Tweedtrain train
    7h 34m
    £63–126

  4. Drive  150.1 mi

    1. Drive from Cairnryan to Dunscar car 150.1 mi
    3h 18m
    £37–54

  5. 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 Central to Edinburgh Waverleytrain train
    4. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Berwick-upon-Tweedtrain train
    8h 13m
    £72–148

  6. Bus

    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 Surgeons' Hall to Galashiels Transport Interchangebus bus X62 / ...
    4. Take the bus from Woodmarket Bus Shelter to Market Squarebus bus 34
    9h 45m

Cairnryan to Duns by bus, foot, and train

Calendar4Weekly Services
Duration5h 59mAverage Duration
Ticket£31Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 200 mi
  • Duration: 5h 59m

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

You can take a bus from Old Pier to Boston Court via Port Rodie, Stranraer, Ayr, Glasgow Central, Edinburgh Waverley, Berwick-upon-Tweed, and Railway Street in around 8h 13m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Ferry Terminal to Market Square via Buchanan Bus Station, Shandwick Place, Surgeons' Hall, Galashiels Transport Interchange, and Woodmarket Bus Shelter in around 9h 45m.

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