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

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

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  1. Bus, train

    best
    1. Take the bus from Ferry Terminal to Buchanan Bus Stationbus bus 923
    2. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Haymarkettrain train
    3. Take the train from Haymarket to Leventrain train
    4h 36m
    £38–95

  2. Bus via Edinburgh Airport (EDI)

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Ferry Terminal to Buchanan Bus Stationbus bus 923
    2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Terminalbus bus Air
    5h 6m
    £31–57

  3. Train

    1. Take the train from Stranraer to Kilmarnocktrain train
    2. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Haymarkettrain train
    3. Take the train from Haymarket to Leventrain train
    6h 25m
    £63–141

  4. Drive 137.4 mi

    1. Drive from Cairnryan to Methilcar car 137.4 mi
    2h 44m
    £34–49

  5. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Cairnryan Stena Terminal to Glasgow Buchananbus bus 923
    2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to North Approach Roadbus bus X24 / ...
    3. Take the bus from North Approach Road to Victoria Hospitalbus bus X27
    5h 20m

  6. Bus, train via Ayr

    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 Kings theatrebus bus X77
    4. Take the train from Charing Cross (Glasgow) to Haymarkettrain train
    5. Take the train from Haymarket to Leventrain train
    7h 22m
    £61–99

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  • Distance: 159.4 mi
  • Duration: 4h 36m

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

You can take a bus from Old Pier to Leven via Port Rodie, Stranraer, Kilmarnock, Kilmarnock Bus Station, Bath Street, Glasgow Queen Street, and Haymarket in around 6h 25m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Ferry Terminal to Memorial Court via Buchanan Bus Station, Terminal, and Park & Ride in around 5h 6m.

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