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How to get fromCarnoustie to Cairnryanby train, bus, or car

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There are 5 ways to get from Carnoustie to Cairnryan by train, bus, or car

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  1. Train, Bus

    best
    1. Take the train from Carnoustie to Glasgow Queen Streettrain train Aberdeen - Glasgow Queen Street / ...
    2. Take the bus from Glasgow Buchanan to Cairnryan Stena Terminalbus bus 923
    5h 10m

  2. Drive 164.2 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Carnoustie to Cairnryancar car 164.2 mi
    3h 16m
    £40–58

  3. Train

    1. Take the train from Carnoustie to Glasgow Queen Streettrain train
    2. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Ayrtrain train
    3. Take the train from Ayr to Stranraertrain train
    6h 44m
    £89–168

  4. Train, bus via Ayr

    1. Take the train from Carnoustie to Glasgow Queen Streettrain train
    2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Ayr Bus Stationbus bus X77
    3. Take the bus from Ayr Bus Station to Henrietta Streetbus bus 60 / ...
    4. Take the bus from Henrietta Street to Old Pierbus bus 360 / ...
    6h
    £63–114

  5. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Overgate to Buchanan Bus Stationbus bus Uk091
    2. Take the bus from Glasgow Buchanan to Cairnryan Stena Terminalbus bus 923
    6h 23m

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  • Distance: 173.6 mi
  • Duration: 5h 10m

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

You can take a train from Carnoustie to Old Pier via Glasgow Queen Street, George Square, Central Station Forecourt, Glasgow Central, Ayr, Stranraer, and Port Rodie Ferry Terminal in around 6h 44m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bonella Street to Cairnryan Stena Terminal via Nethergate, Overgate, Buchanan Bus Station, and Glasgow Buchanan in around 6h 23m.

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