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

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

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  1. Bus via Glasgow

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    1. Take the bus from Cairnryan Stena Terminal to Glasgow Buchananbus bus 923
    2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Harboursidebus bus 906X / ...
    3h 59m
    £9

  2. Bus, train via Girvan

    1. Take the bus from Old Pier to Rail Stationbus bus 360 / ...
    2. Take the train from Ayr to Paisley Gilmour Streettrain train
    3. Take the train from Paisley Gilmour Street to Inverkiptrain train
    4h 21m
    £38–62

  3. Drive  84.2 mi

    1. Drive from Cairnryan to Inverkipcar car 84.2 mi
    1h 51m
    £22–31

  4. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Old Pier to Ayr Bus Stationbus bus 360 / ...
    2. Take the train from Ayr to Paisley Gilmour Streettrain train Ayr - Glasgow Central
    4h
    £38–59

  5. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Ferry Terminal to Buchanan Bus Stationbus bus 923
    2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Harboursidebus bus 906X / ...
    4h 14m
    £21–34

  6. Train

    1. Take the train from Stranraer to Ayrtrain train
    2. Take the train from Ayr to Paisley Gilmour Streettrain train
    3. Take the train from Paisley Gilmour Street to Inverkiptrain train
    4h 43m
    £46–80

Cairnryan to Inverkip by bus

Calendar14Weekly Buses
Duration3h 59mAverage Duration
Ticket£9Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 113.5 mi
  • Duration: 3h 59m

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

You can take a bus from Cairnryan Stena Terminal to Harbourside via Glasgow Buchanan and Buchanan Bus Station in around 3h 59m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Old Pier to Inverkip via Port Rodie, Stranraer, Ayr, and Paisley Gilmour Street in around 4h 43m.

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