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

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

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  1. Bus, train

    best
    1. Take the bus from Old Pier to Henrietta Streetbus bus 360 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Henrietta Street to Beresford Terracebus bus 60 / ...
    3. Take the train from Ayr to Johnstonetrain train
    2h 58m
    £30–47

  2. Drive 75.3 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Cairnryan to Johnstonecar car 75.3 mi
    1h 30m
    £19–27

  3. Bus, train via Girvan

    1. Take the bus from Old Pier to Henrietta Streetbus bus 360 / ...
    2. Take the train from Girvan to Ayrtrain train
    3. Take the train from Ayr to Johnstonetrain train
    3h 22m
    £32–56

  4. Bus, line 38 bus

    1. Take the bus from Ferry Terminal to Buchanan Bus Stationbus bus 923
    2. Take the bus from Pavillion Theatre to St Margarets Rectorybus bus 38
    3h 29m
    £21–34

  5. Train

    1. Take the train from Stranraer to Ayrtrain train Stranraer - Ayr / ...
    2. Take the train from Ayr to Johnstonetrain train Ayr - Glasgow Central / ...
    3h 36m
    £41–79

  6. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Cairnryan Stena Terminal to Glasgow Buchananbus bus 923
    2. Take the bus from Pavillion Theatre to Rannoch Roadbus bus 38A / ...
    3h 59m

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  • Distance: 82.1 mi
  • Duration: 2h 58m

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

You can take a bus from Ferry Terminal to St Margarets Rectory via Buchanan Bus Station and Pavillion Theatre in around 3h 29m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Old Pier to Johnstone via Port Rodie, Stranraer, and Ayr in around 3h 36m.

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