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

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There are 6 ways to get from Dunbar to Cairnryan by train, bus, or car

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  1. Train, Bus

    best
    1. Take the train from Dunbar to Edinburgh Waverleytrain train
    2. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Glasgow Queen Streettrain train
    3. Take the bus from Glasgow Buchanan to Cairnryan Stena Terminalbus bus 923
    4h 55m
    £21–53

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from High Street to Princes Streetbus bus X7
    2. Take the bus from Princes Street to Buchanan Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Glasgow Buchanan to Cairnryan Stena Terminalbus bus 923
    6h
    £17–27

  3. Train

    1. Take the train from Dunbar to Edinburgh Waverleytrain train
    2. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Glasgow Queen Streettrain train
    3. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Ayrtrain train
    4. Take the train from Ayr to Stranraertrain train
    6h 23m
    £58–120

  4. Drive  148.7 mi

    1. Drive from Dunbar to Cairnryancar car 148.7 mi
    2h 48m
    £37–54

  5. Bus via Ayr

    1. Take the bus from High Street to Princes Streetbus bus X7
    2. Take the bus from Princes Street to Buchanan Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Ayr Bus Stationbus bus X77
    4. Take the bus from Ayr Bus Station to Henrietta Streetbus bus 60 / ...
    5. Take the bus from Henrietta Street to Old Pierbus bus 360 / ...
    6h 50m
    £35–62

  6. Bus via Port Rodie

    1. Take the bus from High Street to Shandwick Placebus bus X7
    2. Take the bus from Shandwick Place to Buchanan Bus Stationbus bus 900
    3. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Port Rodiebus bus 923
    7h 27m
    £32–62

Dunbar to Cairnryan by train, foot, and bus

Calendar21Weekly Services
Duration4h 55mAverage Duration
Ticket£21Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 156.3 mi
  • Duration: 4h 55m

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

You can take a train from Dunbar to Old Pier via Edinburgh Waverley, Glasgow Queen Street, Glasgow Central, Ayr, Stranraer, and Port Rodie Ferry Terminal in around 6h 23m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from High Street to Cairnryan Stena Terminal via Princes Street, Buchanan Bus Station, and Glasgow Buchanan in around 6h.

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