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

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There are 6 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
    £40–62

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    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
    5h 58m
    £21–38

  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 39m
    £76–129

  4. Drive  164.2 mi

    1. Drive from Carnoustie to Cairnryancar car 164.2 mi
    3h 18m
    £41–59

  5. Train, bus via Ayr

    1. Take the train from Carnoustie to Glasgow Queen Streettrain train
    2. Take the bus from Sauchiehall Lane to Ayr Bus Stationbus bus 4
    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 / ...
    7h 26m
    £63–97

  6. Bus via Port Rodie

    1. Take the bus from Dundee Slessor Gardens to Buchanan Bus Stnbus bus Ember
    2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Port Rodiebus bus 923
    8h 11m
    £33–60

Carnoustie to Cairnryan by train, foot, and bus

Calendar21Weekly Services
Duration5h 10mAverage Duration
Ticket£40Cheapest Price
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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, Glasgow Central, Ayr, Stranraer, and Port Rodie Ferry Terminal in around 6h 39m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bonella Street to Cairnryan Stena Terminal via Whitehall Street, Overgate, Buchanan Bus Station, and Glasgow Buchanan in around 5h 58m.

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