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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 38m
    £37–94

  2. Bus via Cramond

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Ferry Terminal to Buchanan Bus Stationbus bus 923
    2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Ingliston Park & Ridebus bus
    3. Take the bus from Park & Ride to Memorial Courtbus bus X61
    5h 10m
    £25–46

  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 27m
    £62–140

  4. Drive 137.4 mi

    1. Drive from Cairnryan to Methilcar car 137.4 mi
    2h 44m
    £34–48

  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 Bus Stationbus bus X24
    5h 28m

  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
    £60–98

Cairnryan to Methil by bus, foot, and train

Calendar42Weekly Services
Duration4h 38mAverage Duration
Ticket£37Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 159.4 mi
  • Duration: 4h 38m

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 27m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Ferry Terminal to Memorial Court via Buchanan Bus Station, Ingliston Park & Ride, and Park & Ride in around 5h 10m.

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