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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 Ayr Bus Stationbus bus 360 / ...
    2. Take the train from Ayr to Johnstonetrain train Ayr - Glasgow Central
    2h 54m
    £28–43

  2. Bus, line 38 bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Cairnryan Stena Terminal to Glasgow Buchananbus bus 923
    2. Take the bus from Pavillion Theatre to St Margarets Rectorybus bus 38
    3h 49m
    £9

  3. Bus, train via Girvan

    1. Take the bus from Old Pier to Rail Stationbus bus 360 / ...
    2. Take the train from Girvan to Ayrtrain train
    3. Take the train from Ayr to Johnstonetrain train
    3h 15m
    £28–46

  4. Drive  75.3 mi

    1. Drive from Cairnryan to Johnstonecar car 75.3 mi
    1h 30m
    £19–28

  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
    £36–64

  6. Bus, line 38 bus via Buchanan Bus Station

    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 59m
    £21–34

Cairnryan to Johnstone by bus and train

Calendar4Weekly Services
Duration2h 54mAverage Duration
Ticket£28Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 83.6 mi
  • Duration: 2h 54m

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

You can take a bus from Old Pier to Johnstone via Port Rodie, Stranraer, and Ayr in around 3h 36m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Cairnryan Stena Terminal to St Margarets Rectory via Glasgow Buchanan and Pavillion Theatre in around 3h 49m.

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