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

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There are 6 ways to get from Cairnryan to Hamilton by bus, train, or car

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  1. Bus

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    1. Take the bus from Ferry Terminal to Buchanan Bus Stationbus bus 923
    3h 10m
    £17–30

  2. Bus, train via Girvan

    1. Take the bus from Old Pier to Rail Stationbus bus 360 / ...
    2. Take the train from Ayr to Glasgow Centraltrain train Ayr - Glasgow Central / ...
    4h 4m
    £38–72

  3. Drive  80.4 mi

    1. Drive from Cairnryan to Hamiltoncar car 80.4 mi
    1h 45m
    £20–29

  4. Bus via Glasgow Buchanan

    1. Take the bus from Cairnryan Stena Terminal to Glasgow Buchananbus bus 923
    3h 10m

  5. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Old Pier to Beresford Terracebus bus 360 / ...
    2. Take the train from Ayr to Glasgow Centraltrain train Ayr - Glasgow Central / ...
    3h 33m
    £36–64

  6. Train

    1. Take the train from Stranraer to Ayrtrain train Stranraer - Ayr / ...
    2. Take the train from Ayr to Glasgow Centraltrain train Ayr - Glasgow Central / ...
    4h 29m
    £48–93

Cairnryan to Hamilton by bus

Calendar21Weekly Buses
Duration3h 10mAverage Duration
Ticket£17Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 94.2 mi
  • Duration: 3h 10m

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

Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd operates a bus from Ferry Terminal to Buchanan Bus Station 3 times a day. Tickets cost £15–29 and the journey takes 2h 10m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Old Pier to Hamilton Central via Port Rodie, Stranraer, Ayr, Glasgow Central, and Glasgow Central Low Level in around 4h 29m.

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