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

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

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  1. Bus, train

    best
    1. Take the bus from Old Pier to Beresford Terracebus bus 360 / ...
    2. Take the train from Ayr to Paisley Gilmour Streettrain train Ayr - Glasgow Central / ...
    2h 44m
    £29–46

  2. Drive  76.3 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Cairnryan to Paisleycar car 76.3 mi
    1h 33m
    £19–28

  3. Bus, train via Girvan

    1. Take the bus from Old Pier to Rail Stationbus bus 360 / ...
    2. Take the train from Girvan to Ayrtrain train
    3. Take the train from Ayr to Paisley Gilmour Streettrain train
    3h 15m
    £31–54

  4. Bus, line 9 bus

    1. Take the bus from Cairnryan Stena Terminal to Glasgow Buchananbus bus 923
    2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to St Mirren Streetbus bus 9
    3h 10m

  5. Train

    1. Take the train from Stranraer to Ayrtrain train Stranraer - Ayr / ...
    2. Take the train from Ayr to Paisley Gilmour Streettrain train Ayr - Glasgow Central / ...
    3h 40m
    £41–75

  6. Bus, line 26 bus

    1. Take the bus from Ferry Terminal to Buchanan Bus Stationbus bus 923
    2. Take the bus from Pavillion Theatre to Park Roadbus bus 26
    3h 50m
    £21–34

Cairnryan to Paisley by bus and train

Calendar4Weekly Services
Duration2h 44mAverage Duration
Ticket£29Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 85.7 mi
  • Duration: 2h 44m

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

You can take a bus from Cairnryan Stena Terminal to St Mirren Street via Glasgow Buchanan and Buchanan Bus Station in around 3h 10m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Old Pier to Paisley Gilmour Street via Port Rodie, Stranraer, and Ayr in around 3h 40m.

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