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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 via Overgate

    best
    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 21m

  2. Drive 166.2 mi

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

  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 Queen Street to Dundeetrain train
    7h 6m
    £87–168

  4. 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
    £55–101

  5. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Ferry Terminal to Buchanan Bus Stationbus bus 923
    2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Hebrides Drivebus bus M9
    5h 31m

  6. 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 36m
    £62–108

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  • Distance: 177.3 mi
  • Duration: 5h 21m

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

You can take a bus from Cairnryan Stena Terminal to Forfar via Glasgow Buchanan, Buchanan Bus Station, Overgate, and Dundee station in around 5h 21m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Old Pier to Forfar via Port Rodie, Stranraer, Ayr, Glasgow Central, Waterloo Lane, Dundas Street, Glasgow Queen Street, Dundee, and Dundee station in around 7h 6m.

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