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

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

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  1. Bus

    best
    1. Take the bus from Ferry Terminal to Buchanan Bus Stationbus bus 923
    2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to South Parish Churchbus bus 906X / ...
    4h 5m
    £21–34

  2. Bus via Glasgow

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Cairnryan Stena Terminal to Glasgow Buchananbus bus 923
    2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to South Parish Churchbus bus 906X / ...
    4h 5m
    £9

  3. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Old Pier to Rail Stationbus bus 360 / ...
    2. Take the train from Ayr to Paisley Gilmour Streettrain train
    3. Take the train from Paisley Gilmour Street to Wemyss Baytrain train
    4h 27m
    £39–63

  4. Drive  80.9 mi

    1. Drive from Cairnryan to Skelmorliecar car 80.9 mi
    1h 43m
    £20–29

  5. Bus via Ayr

    1. Take the bus from Old Pier to Ayr Bus Stationbus bus 360 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Ayr Bus Station to Burnlea Roadbus bus 585
    4h 44m
    £33–41

  6. Train

    1. Take the train from Stranraer to Ayrtrain train
    2. Take the train from Ayr to Paisley Gilmour Streettrain train
    3. Take the train from Paisley Gilmour Street to Wemyss Baytrain train
    4h 49m
    £47–81

Cairnryan to Skelmorlie by bus

Calendar21Weekly Buses
Duration4h 5mAverage Duration
Ticket£21Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 116.3 mi
  • Duration: 4h 5m

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

You can take a bus from Ferry Terminal to South Parish Church via Buchanan Bus Station in around 4h 5m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Old Pier to Wemyss Bay via Port Rodie, Stranraer, Ayr, and Paisley Gilmour Street in around 4h 49m.

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