There are 5 ways to get from Clydebank to Cairnryan by bus, train, or car
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Line 6 bus, Bus
best- Take the bus from Council Offices to Sauchiehall Lanebus 6
- Take the bus from Glasgow Buchanan to Cairnryan Stena Terminalbus 923
4h 20mDrive 80.9 mi
cheapest- Drive from Clydebank to Cairnryancar 80.9 mi
1h 41m£20–29Train
- Take the train from Glasgow Central to Ayrtrain Glasgow Central - Ayr / ...
- Take the train from Ayr to Stranraertrain Ayr - Stranraer / ...
5h 6m£49–95Bus
- Take the bus from West Campbell Street to Ayr Bus Stationbus X77
- Take the bus from Ayr Bus Station to Henrietta Streetbus 60 / ...
- Take the bus from Henrietta Street to Old Pierbus 360 / ...
4h 29m£30–43Train, bus
- Take the train from Glasgow Central to Kilmarnocktrain
- Take the train from Kilmarnock to Girvantrain
- Take the bus from Henrietta Street to Old Pierbus 360 / ...
5h 24m£38–70
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Clydebank to Cairnryan is to drive which costs £19 - £29 and takes 1h 41m.
The fastest way to get from Clydebank to Cairnryan is to drive which takes 1h 41m and costs £19 - £29.
No, there is no direct bus from Clydebank to Cairnryan. However, there are services departing from Council Offices and arriving at Cairnryan Stena Terminal via Glasgow Buchanan. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 20m.
No, there is no direct train from Clydebank to Cairnryan. However, there are services departing from Clydebank and arriving at Stranraer via Glasgow Central and Ayr. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 6m.
The distance between Clydebank and Cairnryan is 89 miles. The road distance is 81.3 miles.
The best way to get from Clydebank to Cairnryan without a car is to line 6 bus and Bus which takes 4h 20m and costs .
It takes approximately 4h 20m to get from Clydebank to Cairnryan, including transfers.
Clydebank to Cairnryan bus services, operated by First Greater Glasgow, depart from Council Offices station.
Clydebank to Cairnryan train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Glasgow Central station.
The best way to get from Clydebank to Cairnryan is to line 6 bus and Bus which takes 4h 20m and costs . Alternatively, you can train, which costs £45 - £95 and takes 5h 6m.
What companies run services between Clydebank, Scotland and Cairnryan, Scotland?
You can take a bus from Council Offices to Cairnryan Stena Terminal via Sauchiehall Lane and Glasgow Buchanan in around 4h 20m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Clydebank to Old Pier via Glasgow Central Low Level, Glasgow Central, Ayr, Stranraer, and Port Rodie Ferry Terminal in around 5h 6m.
- Phone
- +44 (0)344 811 0141
- Website
- scotrail.co.uk
Train from Glasgow Central to Ayr
- Ave. Duration
- 53 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- £18–35
- Website
- https://www.scotrail.co.uk/
Train from Ayr to Stranraer
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 21m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- £25–50
- Website
- https://www.scotrail.co.uk/
Train from Glasgow Central to Kilmarnock
- Ave. Duration
- 52 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £10–20
- Website
- https://www.scotrail.co.uk/
Train from Kilmarnock to Girvan
- Ave. Duration
- 52 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £16–30
- Website
- https://www.scotrail.co.uk/
- Phone
- +44 141 420 7600
- Website
- firstbus.co.uk
Bus from Council Offices to Sauchiehall Lane
- Ave. Duration
- 54 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- £3–5
- Website
- https://www.firstbus.co.uk/greater-glasgow
- Phone
- +44 28 9066 6630
- Website
- translink.co.uk
Bus from Glasgow Buchanan to Cairnryan Stena Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 20m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Website
- https://www.translink.co.uk/
- Phone
- 0345 810 1000
- [email protected]
- Website
- stagecoachbus.com
Bus from West Campbell Street to Ayr Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 53 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- £11–15
- Website
- https://www.stagecoachbus.com/about/west-scotland
Bus from Ayr Bus Station to Henrietta Street
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 2m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- £8–12
- Website
- https://www.stagecoachbus.com/about/west-scotland
Bus from Henrietta Street to Old Pier
- Ave. Duration
- 48 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £8–12
- Website
- https://www.stagecoachbus.com/about/west-scotland
Bus from Henrietta Street to Old Pier
- Ave. Duration
- 48 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £8–12
- Website
- https://www.stagecoachbus.com/about/west-scotland
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More Questions & Answers
Clydebank to Cairnryan bus services, operated by First Greater Glasgow, arrive at Sauchiehall Lane station.
Clydebank to Cairnryan train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Ayr station.
Yes, the driving distance between Clydebank to Cairnryan is 81 miles. It takes approximately 1h 41m to drive from Clydebank to Cairnryan.
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