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

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There are 6 ways to get from Cairnryan to Forfar 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 Dundeetrain train Glasgow Queen Street - Dundee / ...
    5h 18m
    £38–66

  2. Bus via Overgate

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Cairnryan Stena Terminal to Glasgow Buchananbus bus 923
    2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Overgatebus bus Uk091
    5h 19m
    £17–26

  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 Queen Street to Dundeetrain train
    6h 8m
    £66–109

  4. Drive  167.2 mi

    1. Drive from Cairnryan to Forfarcar car 167.2 mi
    3h 12m
    £42–60

  5. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Ferry Terminal to Buchanan Bus Stationbus bus 923
    2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Seagate Bus Stationbus bus M9
    5h 18m
    £30–63

  6. 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 Queen Street to Dundeetrain train
    7h 2m
    £76–133

Cairnryan to Forfar by bus, foot, and train

Calendar14Weekly Services
Duration5h 18mAverage Duration
Ticket£38Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 177.3 mi
  • Duration: 5h 18m

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

You can take a bus from Ferry Terminal to The Cross via Buchanan Bus Station and Seagate Bus Station in around 5h 18m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Old Pier to Forfar via Port Rodie, Stranraer, Ayr, Glasgow Central, Glasgow Queen Street, Dundee, and Dundee station in around 7h 2m.

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