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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 Cairnryan Stena Terminal to Glasgow Buchananbus bus 923
    2. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Haymarkettrain train
    3. Take the train from Haymarket to Leventrain train
    4h 49m
    £22–53

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Cairnryan Stena Terminal to Glasgow Buchananbus bus 923
    2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Park & Ridebus bus X24 / ...
    5h 55m
    £17–24

  3. Bus, train via Ayr

    1. Take the bus from Old Pier to Beresford Terracebus bus 360 / ...
    2. Take the train from Ayr to Glasgow Centraltrain train
    3. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Haymarkettrain train
    4. Take the train from Haymarket to Leventrain train
    6h 13m
    £60–96

  4. Drive  137.4 mi

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

  5. Bus via Princes Street

    1. Take the bus from Ferry Terminal to Buchanan Bus Stationbus bus 923
    2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Princes Streetbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Princes Street to Memorial Courtbus bus X61
    5h 58m
    £31–57

  6. Train

    1. Take the train from Stranraer to Ayrtrain train
    2. Take the train from Ayr to Glasgow Centraltrain train
    3. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Haymarkettrain train
    4. Take the train from Haymarket to Leventrain train
    7h 7m
    £70–120

Cairnryan to Methil by bus, foot, and train

Calendar14Weekly Services
Duration4h 49mAverage Duration
Ticket£22Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 159.3 mi
  • Duration: 4h 49m

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

You can take a bus from Cairnryan Stena Terminal to Memorial Court via Glasgow Buchanan, Buchanan Bus Station, and Park & Ride in around 5h 55m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Old Pier to Leven via Port Rodie, Stranraer, Ayr, Glasgow Central, and Haymarket in around 7h 7m.

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