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

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

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  1. Line 4 bus, Bus

    best
    1. Take the bus from Kilmarnock Bus Station to Ayr Bus Stationbus bus 4 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Ayr to Cairnryan Stena Terminalbus bus 923
    4h 4m

  2. Drive 62.1 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Darvel to Cairnryancar car 62.1 mi
    1h 18m
    £16–22

  3. Train

    1. Take the train from Kilmarnock to Stranraertrain train Kilmarnock - Stranraer
    4h 36m
    £37–70

  4. Line 1 bus, train, bus

    1. Take the bus from Temple Street to Kilmarnock Bus Stationbus bus 1 / ...
    2. Take the train from Kilmarnock to Girvantrain train
    3. Take the bus from Rail Station to Old Pierbus bus 360 / ...
    4h 14m
    £28–47

  5. Line 4 bus, bus via Old Pier

    1. Take the bus from Kilmarnock Bus Station to Ayr Bus Stationbus bus 4 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Ayr Bus Station to Old Pierbus bus 360 / ...
    4h 36m
    £25–34

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  • Distance: 68.1 mi
  • Duration: 4h 4m

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

You can take a bus from Temple Street to Cairnryan Stena Terminal via Kilmarnock Bus Station, Ayr Bus Station, and Ayr in around 4h 4m. Alternatively, ScotRail operates a train from Kilmarnock to Stranraer twice daily. Tickets cost £30–60 and the journey takes 1h 48m.

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