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

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

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  1. Bus

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    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 5m
    £17–32

  2. Train

    1. Take the train from Dundee to Glasgow Queen Streettrain train
    2. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Ayrtrain train
    3. Take the train from Ayr to Stranraertrain train
    6h 35m
    £74–123

  3. Drive  153.9 mi

    1. Drive from Dundee to Cairnryancar car 153.9 mi
    3h
    £39–56

  4. Train, Bus

    1. Take the train from Dundee to Glasgow Queen Streettrain train Dundee - Glasgow Queen Street / ...
    2. Take the bus from Glasgow Buchanan to Cairnryan Stena Terminalbus bus 923
    5h 6m
    £37–56

  5. Train, bus via Ayr

    1. Take the train from Dundee to Glasgow Queen Streettrain train
    2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Ayr Bus Stationbus bus X77
    3. Take the bus from Ayr Bus Station to Henrietta Streetbus bus 60 / ...
    4. Take the bus from Henrietta Street to Old Pierbus bus 360 / ...
    5h 56m
    £55–91

  6. Bus via Ayr

    1. Take the bus from Overgate to Buchanan Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Ayr Bus Stationbus bus X77
    3. Take the bus from Ayr Bus Station to Henrietta Streetbus bus 60 / ...
    4. Take the bus from Henrietta Street to Old Pierbus bus 360 / ...
    6h 10m
    £35–57

Dundee to Cairnryan by bus

Calendar21Weekly Buses
Duration5h 5mAverage Duration
Ticket£17Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 159.8 mi
  • Duration: 5h 5m

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

You can take a bus from Seagate Bus Station to Cairnryan Stena Terminal via Buchanan Bus Station and Glasgow Buchanan in around 5h 5m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Dundee to Old Pier via Glasgow Queen Street, Glasgow Central, Ayr, Stranraer, and Port Rodie Ferry Terminal in around 6h 35m.

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