What is the cheapest way to get from Cairnryan to Irvine?

The cheapest way to get from Cairnryan to Irvine is to drive which costs £14 - £21 and takes 1h 9m.

What is the fastest way to get from Cairnryan to Irvine?

The fastest way to get from Cairnryan to Irvine is to drive which takes 1h 9m and costs £14 - £21.

Is there a direct bus between Cairnryan and Irvine?

No, there is no direct bus from Cairnryan to Irvine. However, there are services departing from Old Pier and arriving at Bridgegate via Henrietta Street and Ayr Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 55m.

Is there a direct train between Cairnryan and Irvine?

No, there is no direct train from Cairnryan to Irvine. However, there are services departing from Stranraer and arriving at Irvine via Ayr. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 18m.

How far is it from Cairnryan to Irvine?

The distance between Cairnryan and Irvine is 65 miles. The road distance is 57.7 miles.

How do I travel from Cairnryan to Irvine without a car?

The best way to get from Cairnryan to Irvine without a car is to bus and line 585 bus which takes 2h 55m and costs £21 - £30.

How long does it take to get from Cairnryan to Irvine?

It takes approximately 2h 55m to get from Cairnryan to Irvine, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Cairnryan to Irvine bus from?

Cairnryan to Irvine bus services, operated by Stagecoach West Scotland, depart from Old Pier station.

Where do I catch the Cairnryan to Irvine train from?

Cairnryan to Irvine train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Stranraer station.

Train or bus from Cairnryan to Irvine?

The best way to get from Cairnryan to Irvine is to bus and line 585 bus which takes 2h 55m and costs £21 - £30. Alternatively, you can train, which costs £29 - £55 and takes 3h 18m.

Where does the Cairnryan to Irvine bus arrive?

Cairnryan to Irvine bus services, operated by Stagecoach West Scotland, arrive at Henrietta Street station.

Where does the Cairnryan to Irvine train arrive?

Cairnryan to Irvine train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Ayr station.

Can I drive from Cairnryan to Irvine?

Yes, the driving distance between Cairnryan to Irvine is 58 miles. It takes approximately 1h 9m to drive from Cairnryan to Irvine.

Where can I stay near Irvine?

There are 648+ hotels available in Irvine.

Cairnryan to Irvine - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, line 585 bus, and car

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There are 4 ways to get from Cairnryan to Irvine by bus, train, or car

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Bus, line 585 bus
best
1. Take the bus from Old Pier to Henrietta Streetbus 360 / ...
2. Take the bus from Henrietta Street to Ayr Bus Stationbus 60 / ...
3. Take the bus from Ayr Bus Station to Bridgegatebus 585 / ...
2h 55m
£22–29
Drive 57.3 mi
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1. Drive from Cairnryan to Irvinecar 57.3 mi
1h 9m
£15–21
Train
1. Take the train from Stranraer to Ayrtrain Stranraer - Ayr / ...
3h 18m
£29–52
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Old Pier to Henrietta Streetbus 360 / ...
2. Take the train from Girvan to Ayrtrain Girvan - Ayr / ...
3h 4m
£22–36

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Distance: 64.7 mi
Duration: 2h 55m

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

You can take a bus from Old Pier to Bridgegate via Henrietta Street and Ayr Bus Station in around 2h 55m. Alternatively, ScotRail operates a train from Stranraer to Ayr 5 times a day. Tickets cost £22–40 and the journey takes 1h 21m.

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