There are 6 ways to get from Cairnryan to Duns by bus, train, or car
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Bus, train
best- Take the bus from Ferry Terminal to Buchanan Bus Stationbus 923
- Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Edinburgh Waverleytrain
- Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Berwick-upon-Tweedtrain
6h 5m£47–123Drive 150.1 mi
cheapest- Drive from Cairnryan to Dunscar 150.1 mi
3h 18m£37–54Bus, train via Ayr
- Take the bus from Old Pier to Henrietta Streetbus 360 / ...
- Take the bus from Henrietta Street to Beresford Terracebus 60 / ...
- Take the train from Ayr to Glasgow Centraltrain
- Take the train from Glasgow Central to Edinburgh Waverleytrain
- Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Berwick-upon-Tweedtrain
7h 48m£73–147Bus, train #2
- Take the bus from Cairnryan Stena Terminal to Glasgow Buchananbus 923
- Take the train from Motherwell to Berwick-upon-Tweedtrain Glasgow Central - Plymouth / ...
6h 58mTrain
- Take the train from Stranraer to Ayrtrain
- Take the train from Ayr to Glasgow Centraltrain
- Take the train from Glasgow Central to Edinburgh Waverleytrain
- Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Berwick-upon-Tweedtrain
8h 13m£82–172Bus
- Take the bus from Ferry Terminal to Buchanan Bus Stationbus 923
- Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Princes Streetbus
- Take the bus from Princes Street to Railway Stationbus X7
- Take the bus from Railway Station to Berwick stationbus 253
8h 55m£43–75
Cairnryan to Duns by bus, foot, and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Cairnryan to Duns is to drive which costs £35 - £55 and takes 3h 18m.
The fastest way to get from Cairnryan to Duns is to drive which takes 3h 18m and costs £35 - £55.
No, there is no direct bus from Cairnryan to Duns. However, there are services departing from Ferry Terminal and arriving at Market Square via Buchanan Bus Station, Princes Street, Railway Station and Castlegate. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 55m.
No, there is no direct train from Cairnryan to Duns. However, there are services departing from Stranraer and arriving at Berwick-upon-Tweed via Ayr, Glasgow Central and Edinburgh Waverley. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 13m.
The distance between Cairnryan and Duns is 208 miles. The road distance is 150.9 miles.
The best way to get from Cairnryan to Duns without a car is to bus and train which takes 6h 5m and costs £45 - £130.
It takes approximately 6h 5m to get from Cairnryan to Duns, including transfers.
Cairnryan to Duns bus services, operated by Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd, depart from Ferry Terminal station.
Cairnryan to Duns train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Stranraer station.
The best way to get from Cairnryan to Duns is to train which takes 8h 13m and costs £80 - £180. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £40 - £80 and takes 8h 55m.
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, Princes Street, Railway Station, Berwick station, and Castlegate in around 8h 55m.
- Phone
- +44 (0)344 811 0141
- Website
- ScotRail
Train from Glasgow Queen Street to Edinburgh Waverley
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- £19–40
- Website
- ScotRail
Train from Ayr to Glasgow Central
- Ave. Duration
- 51 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- £17–35
- Website
- ScotRail
Train from Glasgow Central to Edinburgh Waverley
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 28m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £19–35
- Website
- ScotRail
Train from Stranraer to Ayr
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 21m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- £24–45
- Website
- ScotRail
Train from Ayr to Glasgow Central
- Ave. Duration
- 51 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- £17–35
- Website
- ScotRail
Train from Glasgow Central to Edinburgh Waverley
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 28m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £19–35
- Website
- ScotRail
- Phone
- 0141 352 4444
- [email protected]
- Website
- Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd
Bus from Ferry Terminal to Buchanan Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 10m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £15–29
- Website
- Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd
- Single
- £15–29
Bus from Ferry Terminal to Buchanan Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 10m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £15–29
- Website
- Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd
- Single
- £15–29
Bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Princes Street
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 22m
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- £8–17
- Website
- Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd
- Single
- £8–17
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More Questions & Answers
Cairnryan to Duns bus services, operated by Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd, arrive at Buchanan Bus Station.
Cairnryan to Duns train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Ayr station.
Yes, the driving distance between Cairnryan to Duns is 151 miles. It takes approximately 3h 18m to drive from Cairnryan to Duns.
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