There are 5 ways to get from Cairnryan to Hamilton by bus, train, or car
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Cairnryan Stena Terminal to Glasgow Buchananbus 923
3h 8m£5Train
- Take the train from Stranraer to Ayrtrain Stranraer - Ayr / ...
- Take the train from Ayr to Glasgow Centraltrain Ayr - Glasgow Central / ...
4h 29m£44–77Drive 80.4 mi
- Drive from Cairnryan to Hamiltoncar 80.4 mi
1h 45m£21–30Bus via Portland Park
- Take the bus from Ferry Terminal to Buchanan Bus Stationbus 923
3h 10m£17–30Bus, train
- Take the bus from Old Pier to Beresford Terracebus 360 / ...
- Take the train from Ayr to Glasgow Centraltrain Ayr - Glasgow Central / ...
3h 35m£34–53
Cairnryan to Hamilton by bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Cairnryan to Hamilton is to Bus which costs £6 and takes 3h 8m.
The fastest way to get from Cairnryan to Hamilton is to drive which takes 1h 45m and costs £20 - £30.
No, there is no direct bus from Cairnryan to Hamilton. However, there are services departing from Cairnryan Stena Terminal and arriving at Miller Street via Buchanan Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 8m.
No, there is no direct train from Cairnryan to Hamilton. However, there are services departing from Stranraer and arriving at Hamilton Central via Ayr and Glasgow Central Low Level. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 29m.
The distance between Cairnryan and Hamilton is 94 miles. The road distance is 80.9 miles.
The best way to get from Cairnryan to Hamilton without a car is to Bus which takes 3h 8m and costs £6.
It takes approximately 3h 8m to get from Cairnryan to Hamilton, including transfers.
Cairnryan to Hamilton bus services, operated by Translink, depart from Cairnryan Stena Terminal station.
Cairnryan to Hamilton train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Stranraer station.
The best way to get from Cairnryan to Hamilton is to Bus which takes 3h 8m and costs £6. Alternatively, you can train, which costs £40 - £80 and takes 4h 29m.
What companies run services between Cairnryan, Scotland and Hamilton, Scotland?
Translink operates a bus from Cairnryan Stena Terminal to Glasgow Buchanan twice daily. Tickets cost £4 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.
- Phone
- +44 (0)344 811 0141
- Website
- ScotRail
Train from Stranraer to Ayr
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 21m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- £22–40
- Website
- ScotRail
Train from Ayr to Glasgow Central
- Ave. Duration
- 51 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- £15–26
- Website
- ScotRail
Train from Ayr to Glasgow Central
- Ave. Duration
- 51 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- £15–26
- Website
- ScotRail
- Phone
- +44 28 9066 6630
- Website
- Translink
Bus from Cairnryan Stena Terminal to Glasgow Buchanan
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 10m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- £4
- Website
- Translink
- Belfast urban network
- £4
- Phone
- 0141 352 4444
- [email protected]
- Website
- Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd
Bus from Ferry Terminal to Buchanan Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 10m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- £15–29
- Website
- Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd
- Single
- £15–29
- Phone
- 0345 810 1000
- [email protected]
- Website
- Stagecoach West Scotland
Bus from Old Pier to Beresford Terrace
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 49m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- £15–20
- Website
- Stagecoach West Scotland
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Booking & Getting There
Cairnryan to Hamilton bus services, operated by Translink, arrive at Glasgow Buchanan station.
Cairnryan to Hamilton train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Ayr station.
Yes, the driving distance between Cairnryan to Hamilton is 81 miles. It takes approximately 1h 45m to drive from Cairnryan to Hamilton.
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