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

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

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  1. Bus

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    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 / ...
    4h 50m
    £34–63

  2. Drive 166.2 mi

    1. Drive from Cairnryan to Forfarcar car 166.2 mi
    3h 14m
    £41–59

  3. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Ferry Terminal to Buchanan Bus Stationbus bus 923
    2. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Dundeetrain train Glasgow Queen Street - Dundee / ...
    5h 27m
    £55–106

  4. Bus via Hebrides Drive

    1. Take the bus from Cairnryan Stena Terminal to Glasgow Buchananbus bus 923
    2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Hebrides Drivebus bus M9
    5h 31m

  5. Bus, train via Ayr

    1. Take the bus from Old Pier to Henrietta Streetbus bus 360 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Henrietta Street to Ayr Bus Stationbus bus 60 / ...
    3. Take the bus from Ayr Bus Station to Buchanan Bus Stationbus bus X77
    4. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Dundeetrain train
    6h 37m
    £62–113

Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 174.6 mi
  • Duration: 4h 50m

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 4h 50m.

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