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How to get fromCairnryan to Loch Lomondby bus, train, or car

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

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  1. Bus

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    1. Take the bus from Cairnryan Stena Terminal to Glasgow Buchananbus bus 923
    2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Hotel car parkbus bus 915 / ...
    3h 48m
    £9–13

  2. Train

    1. Take the train from Stranraer to Ayrtrain train Stranraer - Ayr / ...
    2. Take the train from Ayr to Glasgow Centraltrain train Ayr - Glasgow Central / ...
    5h 11m
    £47–83

  3. Drive  95.1 mi

    1. Drive from Cairnryan to Ballochcar car 95.1 mi
    1h 51m
    £24–35

  4. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Ferry Terminal to Buchanan Bus Stationbus bus 923
    2. Take the train from Partick to Ballochtrain train Airdrie - Balloch / ...
    4h 7m
    £23–43

  5. Bus, train via Ayr

    1. Take the bus from Old Pier to Ayr Bus Stationbus bus 360 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Ayr Bus Station to Bath Streetbus bus X77
    3. Take the train from Charing Cross (Glasgow) to Ballochtrain train
    4h 35m
    £34–47

Cairnryan to Loch Lomond by bus

Calendar14Weekly Buses
Duration3h 48mAverage Duration
Ticket£9Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 114.8 mi
  • Duration: 3h 48m

What companies run services between Cairnryan, Scotland and Loch Lomond, Argyll and Bute, Scotland?

You can take a bus from Cairnryan Stena Terminal to Hotel car park via Glasgow Buchanan and Buchanan Bus Station in around 3h 48m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Old Pier to Balloch via Port Rodie, Stranraer, Ayr, Glasgow Central, Glasgow Central Low Level, and Hyndland in around 5h 11m.

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