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

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There are 5 ways to get from Cairnryan to Kilwinning by bus, train, or car

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  1. Bus

    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 / ...
    2h 44m
    £23–34

  2. Drive 60.7 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Cairnryan to Kilwinningcar car 60.7 mi
    1h 13m
    £15–22

  3. Train

    1. Take the train from Stranraer to Ayrtrain train Stranraer - Ayr / ...
    3h 22m
    £34–66

  4. Bus, train

    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 Kilwinningtrain train
    3h 8m
    £25–43

  5. Bus, line 585 bus

    1. Take the bus from Old Pier to Henrietta Streetbus bus 360 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Henrietta Street to Ayr Bus Stationbus bus 60 / ...
    3. Take the bus from Ayr Bus Station to Bridgegatebus bus 585 / ...
    3h 15m
    £24–33

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  • Distance: 66.3 mi
  • Duration: 2h 44m

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

You can take a bus from Old Pier to Kilwinning via Henrietta Street, Beresford Terrace, and Ayr in around 2h 44m. Alternatively, ScotRail operates a train from Stranraer to Ayr 5 times a day. Tickets cost £25–50 and the journey takes 1h 21m.

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