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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 38m

  2. Drive  137.4 mi

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

  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 3m
    £63–115

  4. Bus, train via St Andrew's House

    1. Take the bus from Cairnryan Stena Terminal to Glasgow Buchananbus bus 923
    2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to St Andrew's Housebus bus
    3. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Leventrain train
    5h 39m

  5. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Cairnryan Stena Terminal to Glasgow Buchananbus bus 923
    2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Shandwick Placebus bus 900
    5h 47m

  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 Queen Street to Haymarkettrain train
    4. Take the train from Haymarket to Leventrain train
    6h 22m
    £64–144

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  • Distance: 159.3 mi
  • Duration: 4h 38m

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, Shandwick Place, Queensferry Street, and Park & Ride in around 5h 47m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Old Pier to Leven via Port Rodie, Stranraer, Ayr, Glasgow Central, Glasgow Queen Street, and Haymarket in around 6h 22m.

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