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

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There are 4 ways to get from Cairnryan to Saltcoats by bus, train, or car

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  1. Bus, line 585 bus

    best
    1. Take the bus from Cairnryan Stena Terminal to Ayrbus bus 923
    2. Take the bus from Ayr Bus Station to North Ayrshire Museumbus bus 585
    2h 41m

  2. Drive 63.9 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Cairnryan to Saltcoatscar car 63.9 mi
    1h 18m
    £16–23

  3. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Old Pier to Rail Stationbus bus 360 / ...
    2. Take the train from Girvan to Ayrtrain train Girvan - Ayr / ...
    3h 23m
    £25–44

  4. Bus, line 585 bus via Old Pier

    1. Take the bus from Old Pier to Ayr Bus Stationbus bus 360 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Ayr Bus Station to North Ayrshire Museumbus bus 585
    3h 15m
    £22–29

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  • Distance: 63.3 mi
  • Duration: 2h 41m

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

You can take a bus from Cairnryan Stena Terminal to North Ayrshire Museum via Ayr and Ayr Bus Station in around 2h 41m.

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