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

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There are 6 ways to get from Cairnryan to Fife 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 Haymarkettrain train
    3. Take the train from Haymarket to Cupartrain train
    4h 49m
    £26–60

  2. Bus via Glasgow

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Cairnryan Stena Terminal to Glasgow Buchananbus bus 923
    2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Trading Estatebus bus X24
    5h 49m
    £17–23

  3. 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 Haymarkettrain train
    4. Take the train from Haymarket to Cupartrain train
    7h 6m
    £73–127

  4. Drive  143 mi

    1. Drive from Cairnryan to Fifecar car 143 mi
    2h 54m
    £36–52

  5. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Ferry Terminal to Buchanan Bus Stationbus bus 923
    2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Trading Estatebus bus X24
    6h 4m
    £29–48

  6. Bus via Ayr

    1. Take the bus from Old Pier to Ayr Bus Stationbus bus 360 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Ayr Bus Station to Buchanan Bus Stationbus bus X77
    3. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Trading Estatebus bus X24
    6h 55m
    £41–55

Cairnryan to Fife by bus, foot, and train

Calendar14Weekly Services
Duration4h 49mAverage Duration
Ticket£26Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 168.9 mi
  • Duration: 4h 49m

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

You can take a bus from Old Pier to Cupar via Port Rodie, Stranraer, Ayr, Glasgow Central, and Haymarket in around 7h 6m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Cairnryan Stena Terminal to Trading Estate via Glasgow Buchanan and Buchanan Bus Station in around 5h 49m.

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