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

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

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  1. Train, Bus

    best
    1. Take the train from Cupar to Haymarkettrain train
    2. Take the train from Haymarket to Glasgow Queen Streettrain train
    3. Take the bus from Glasgow Buchanan to Cairnryan Stena Terminalbus bus 923
    5h 23m

  2. Drive 141.9 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Cupar to Cairnryancar car 141.9 mi
    2h 48m
    £35–50

  3. Train, bus via Girvan

    1. Take the train from Cupar to Haymarkettrain train
    2. Take the train from Haymarket to Glasgow Centraltrain train
    3. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Girvantrain train
    4. Take the bus from Henrietta Street to Old Pierbus bus 360 / ...
    7h 27m
    £71–133

  4. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Seagate Bus Station to Buchanan Bus Stationbus bus M9
    2. Take the bus from Glasgow Buchanan to Cairnryan Stena Terminalbus bus 923
    5h 44m

  5. Train

    1. Take the train from Cupar to Haymarkettrain train
    2. Take the train from Haymarket to Glasgow Centraltrain train
    3. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Ayrtrain train
    4. Take the train from Ayr to Stranraertrain train
    7h 35m
    £81–153

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  • Distance: 168.8 mi
  • Duration: 5h 23m

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

You can take a bus from Crossgate to Cairnryan Stena Terminal via Bus Station, Seagate Bus Station, Buchanan Bus Station, and Glasgow Buchanan in around 5h 44m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Cupar to Old Pier via Haymarket, Glasgow Central, Ayr, Stranraer, and Port Rodie Ferry Terminal in around 7h 35m.

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