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

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

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  1. Bus, train

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    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 Glasgow Queen Street - Edinburgh / ...
    3h 19m
    £23–68

  2. 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
    5h 1m
    £50–97

  3. Drive 120.1 mi

    1. Drive from Cairnryan to Edinburghcar car 120.1 mi
    2h 27m
    £29–42

  4. 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 Uk090
    3h 30m
    £23–45

  5. Bus #2

    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 Uk090
    3h 30m

Cairnryan to Edinburgh by bus, foot, and train

Calendar42Weekly Services
Duration3h 19mAverage Duration
Ticket£23Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 127.7 mi
  • Duration: 3h 19m

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

You can take a bus from Ferry Terminal to Princes Street via Buchanan Bus Station in around 3h 30m.

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