There are 6 ways to get from Cairnryan to Kilbarchan by bus, train, or car
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Bus, line 38 bus
best- Take the bus from Ferry Terminal to Buchanan Bus Stationbus 923
- Take the bus from Pavillion Theatre to Steeple Streetbus 38
3h 53m£21–34Drive 76.5 mi
cheapest- Drive from Cairnryan to Kilbarchancar 76.5 mi
1h 31m£19–27Train
- Take the train from Stranraer to Ayrtrain Stranraer - Ayr / ...
- Take the train from Ayr to Johnstonetrain Ayr - Glasgow Central / ...
4h£42–81Bus, train
- Take the bus from Old Pier to Henrietta Streetbus 360 / ...
- Take the train from Girvan to Ayrtrain
- Take the train from Ayr to Johnstonetrain
3h 53m£38–62Bus, line 38 bus via Glasgow Buchanan
- Take the bus from Cairnryan Stena Terminal to Glasgow Buchananbus 923
- Take the bus from Pavillion Theatre to Steeple Streetbus 38
3h 58mBus, train via Dunn Square
- Take the bus from Old Pier to Henrietta Streetbus 360 / ...
- Take the bus from Henrietta Street to Beresford Terracebus 60 / ...
- Take the train from Ayr to Paisley Gilmour Streettrain
4h 1m£38–56
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Cairnryan to Kilbarchan is to drive which costs £18 - £27 and takes 1h 31m.
The fastest way to get from Cairnryan to Kilbarchan is to drive which takes 1h 31m and costs £18 - £27.
No, there is no direct bus from Cairnryan to Kilbarchan. However, there are services departing from Ferry Terminal and arriving at Steeple Street via Pavillion Theatre. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 53m.
No, there is no direct train from Cairnryan to Kilbarchan. However, there are services departing from Stranraer and arriving at Milliken Park via Ayr and Johnstone. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h.
The distance between Cairnryan and Kilbarchan is 99 miles. The road distance is 77 miles.
The best way to get from Cairnryan to Kilbarchan without a car is to bus and line 38 bus which takes 3h 53m and costs £21 - £35.
It takes approximately 3h 53m to get from Cairnryan to Kilbarchan, including transfers.
Cairnryan to Kilbarchan bus services, operated by Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd, depart from Ferry Terminal station.
Cairnryan to Kilbarchan train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Stranraer station.
The best way to get from Cairnryan to Kilbarchan is to bus and line 38 bus which takes 3h 53m and costs £21 - £35. Alternatively, you can train, which costs £40 - £85 and takes 4h.
What companies run services between Cairnryan, Scotland and Kilbarchan, Scotland?
You can take a bus from Ferry Terminal to Steeple Street via Buchanan Bus Station and Pavillion Theatre in around 3h 53m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Old Pier to Milliken Park via Port Rodie, Stranraer, Ayr, and Johnstone in around 4h.
- Phone
- +44 (0)344 811 0141
- Website
- scotrail.co.uk
Train from Stranraer to Ayr
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 21m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- £25–50
- Website
- https://www.scotrail.co.uk/
Train from Ayr to Johnstone
- Ave. Duration
- 35 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- £13–25
- Website
- https://www.scotrail.co.uk/
Train from Girvan to Ayr
- Ave. Duration
- 27 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £9–17
- Website
- https://www.scotrail.co.uk/
Train from Ayr to Johnstone
- Ave. Duration
- 35 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- £13–25
- Website
- https://www.scotrail.co.uk/
Train from Ayr to Paisley Gilmour Street
- Ave. Duration
- 39 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- £15–28
- Website
- https://www.scotrail.co.uk/
- Phone
- 0141 352 4444
- [email protected]
- Website
- citylink.co.uk
Bus from Ferry Terminal to Buchanan Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 10m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £15–29
- Website
- https://www.citylink.co.uk/
- Single
- £15–29
- Phone
- 08000 51 56 51
- [email protected]
- Website
- mcgillsbuses.co.uk
Bus from Pavillion Theatre to Steeple Street
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 12m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £6
- Website
- https://www.mcgillsbuses.co.uk/
Bus from Pavillion Theatre to Steeple Street
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 12m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £6
- Website
- https://www.mcgillsbuses.co.uk/
- Phone
- 0345 810 1000
- [email protected]
- Website
- stagecoachbus.com
Bus from Old Pier to Henrietta Street
- Ave. Duration
- 53 min
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- £8–12
- Website
- https://www.stagecoachbus.com/about/west-scotland
Bus from Old Pier to Henrietta Street
- Ave. Duration
- 53 min
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- £8–12
- Website
- https://www.stagecoachbus.com/about/west-scotland
Bus from Henrietta Street to Beresford Terrace
- Ave. Duration
- 58 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- £8–11
- Website
- https://www.stagecoachbus.com/about/west-scotland
- Phone
- +44 28 9066 6630
- Website
- translink.co.uk
Bus from Cairnryan Stena Terminal to Glasgow Buchanan
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 10m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Website
- https://www.translink.co.uk/
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More Questions & Answers
Cairnryan to Kilbarchan bus services, operated by Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd, arrive at Buchanan Bus Station.
Cairnryan to Kilbarchan train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Ayr station.
Yes, the driving distance between Cairnryan to Kilbarchan is 77 miles. It takes approximately 1h 31m to drive from Cairnryan to Kilbarchan.
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