There are 6 ways to get from Cairnryan to Port Appin by bus, train, or car
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Ferry Terminal to Buchanan Bus Stationbus 923
- Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Bridge Junctionbus 976
6h 12m£56–84Drive 176.8 mi
cheapest- Drive from Cairnryan to Port Appincar 176.8 mi
3h 34m£43–63Bus, train
- Take the bus from Ferry Terminal to Buchanan Bus Stationbus 923
- Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Connel Ferrytrain Glasgow Queen Street - Oban
6h 30m£80–138Bus via Glasgow
- Take the bus from Cairnryan Stena Terminal to Glasgow Buchananbus 923
- Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Bridge Junctionbus 976
6h 12mBus, train via Ayr
- Take the bus from Old Pier to Henrietta Streetbus 360 / ...
- Take the bus from Henrietta Street to Beresford Terracebus 60 / ...
- Take the train from Ayr to Glasgow Centraltrain
- Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Connel Ferrytrain
7h 35m£99–167Train
- Take the train from Stranraer to Ayrtrain
- Take the train from Ayr to Glasgow Centraltrain
- Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Connel Ferrytrain
8h 13m£109–194
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Cairnryan to Port Appin is to drive which costs £40 - £65 and takes 3h 34m.
The fastest way to get from Cairnryan to Port Appin is to drive which takes 3h 34m and costs £40 - £65.
No, there is no direct bus from Cairnryan to Port Appin. However, there are services departing from Ferry Terminal and arriving at Bridge Junction via Buchanan Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 12m.
No, there is no direct train from Cairnryan to Port Appin. However, there are services departing from Stranraer and arriving at Connel Ferry via Ayr and Glasgow Queen Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 13m.
The distance between Cairnryan and Port Appin is 189 miles. The road distance is 177.8 miles.
The best way to get from Cairnryan to Port Appin without a car is to bus which takes 6h 12m and costs £55 - £85.
It takes approximately 6h 12m to get from Cairnryan to Port Appin, including transfers.
Cairnryan to Port Appin bus services, operated by Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd, depart from Ferry Terminal station.
Cairnryan to Port Appin train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Stranraer station.
The best way to get from Cairnryan to Port Appin is to bus which takes 6h 12m and costs £55 - £85. Alternatively, you can train, which costs £100 - £200 and takes 8h 13m.
What companies run services between Cairnryan, Scotland and Port Appin, Scotland?
You can take a bus from Ferry Terminal to Port Appin via Buchanan Bus Station and Bridge Junction in around 6h 12m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Old Pier to Port Appin via Port Rodie, Stranraer, Ayr, Glasgow Central, Glasgow Queen Street, and Connel Ferry in around 8h 13m.
- Phone
- +44 (0)344 811 0141
- Website
- ScotRail
Train from Glasgow Queen Street to Connel Ferry
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 51m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- £35–70
- Website
- ScotRail
Train from Ayr to Glasgow Central
- Ave. Duration
- 51 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- £17–35
- Website
- ScotRail
Train from Glasgow Queen Street to Connel Ferry
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 51m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- £35–70
- Website
- ScotRail
Train from Stranraer to Ayr
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 21m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- £24–45
- Website
- ScotRail
Train from Ayr to Glasgow Central
- Ave. Duration
- 51 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- £17–35
- Website
- ScotRail
Train from Glasgow Queen Street to Connel Ferry
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 51m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- £35–70
- Website
- ScotRail
- Phone
- 0141 352 4444
- [email protected]
- Website
- Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd
Bus from Ferry Terminal to Buchanan Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 10m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £15–29
- Website
- Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd
- Single
- £15–29
Bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Bridge Junction
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 51m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- £17–35
- Website
- Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd
- Single
- £17–35
Bus from Ferry Terminal to Buchanan Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 10m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £15–29
- Website
- Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd
- Single
- £15–29
Bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Bridge Junction
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 51m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- £17–35
- Website
- Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd
- Single
- £17–35
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More Questions & Answers
Cairnryan to Port Appin bus services, operated by Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd, arrive at Buchanan Bus Station.
Cairnryan to Port Appin train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Ayr station.
Yes, the driving distance between Cairnryan to Port Appin is 178 miles. It takes approximately 3h 34m to drive from Cairnryan to Port Appin.
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