There are 4 ways to get from Darvel to Cairnryan by bus, train, or car
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Line 1 bus, train, bus
best- Take the bus from Temple Street to Kilmarnock Bus Stationbus 1 / ...
- Take the train from Kilmarnock to Girvantrain
- Take the bus from Henrietta Street to Old Pierbus 360 / ...
4h 18m£28–48Drive 62.1 mi
cheapest- Drive from Darvel to Cairnryancar 62.1 mi
1h 18m£16–22Train
- Take the train from Kilmarnock to Stranraertrain Kilmarnock - Stranraer
4h 31m£37–70Line 4 bus, bus
- Take the bus from Kilmarnock Bus Station to Ayr Bus Stationbus 4
- Take the bus from Ayr Bus Station to Henrietta Streetbus 60 / ...
- Take the bus from Henrietta Street to Old Pierbus 360 / ...
4h 26m£25–37
Darvel to Cairnryan by bus and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Darvel to Cairnryan is to drive which costs £15 - £22 and takes 1h 18m.
The fastest way to get from Darvel to Cairnryan is to drive which takes 1h 18m and costs £15 - £22.
No, there is no direct bus from Darvel to Cairnryan. However, there are services departing from Temple Street and arriving at Old Pier via Kilmarnock Bus Station, Ayr Bus Station and Henrietta Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 26m.
No, there is no direct train from Darvel to Cairnryan. However, there are services departing from Kilmarnock and arriving at Stranraer via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 31m.
The distance between Darvel and Cairnryan is 72 miles. The road distance is 62.4 miles.
The best way to get from Darvel to Cairnryan without a car is to line 1 bus and train and bus which takes 4h 18m and costs £28 - £50.
It takes approximately 4h 18m to get from Darvel to Cairnryan, including transfers.
Darvel to Cairnryan bus services, operated by Stagecoach West Scotland, depart from Kilmarnock Bus Station.
Darvel to Cairnryan train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Kilmarnock station.
The best way to get from Darvel to Cairnryan is to train which takes 4h 31m and costs £35 - £70. Alternatively, you can line 4 bus and bus, which costs £25 - £40 and takes 4h 26m.
What companies run services between Darvel, Scotland and Cairnryan, Scotland?
ScotRail operates a train from Kilmarnock to Stranraer twice daily. Tickets cost £30–60 and the journey takes 1h 48m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Temple Street to Old Pier via Kilmarnock Bus Station, Ayr Bus Station, and Henrietta Street in around 4h 26m.
- Phone
- +44 (0)344 811 0141
- Website
- ScotRail
Train from Kilmarnock to Girvan
- Ave. Duration
- 52 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £15–28
- Website
- ScotRail
Train from Kilmarnock to Stranraer
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 48m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- £30–60
- Website
- ScotRail
- Phone
- 0345 810 1000
- [email protected]
- Website
- Stagecoach West Scotland
Bus from Temple Street to Kilmarnock Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 30 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- £4–6
- Website
- Stagecoach West Scotland
Bus from Henrietta Street to Old Pier
- Ave. Duration
- 48 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £8–12
- Website
- Stagecoach West Scotland
Bus from Kilmarnock Bus Station to Ayr Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 49 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- £5–8
- Website
- Stagecoach West Scotland
Bus from Ayr Bus Station to Henrietta Street
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 2m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- £8–12
- Website
- Stagecoach West Scotland
Bus from Henrietta Street to Old Pier
- Ave. Duration
- 48 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £8–12
- Website
- Stagecoach West Scotland
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More Questions & Answers
Darvel to Cairnryan bus services, operated by Stagecoach West Scotland, arrive at Ayr Bus Station.
Darvel to Cairnryan train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Stranraer station.
Yes, the driving distance between Darvel to Cairnryan is 62 miles. It takes approximately 1h 18m to drive from Darvel to Cairnryan.
There are 218+ hotels available in Cairnryan.