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How to get fromDundee to Cairnryan Portby train, bus, or car

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

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  1. Train, bus via Ayr

    best
    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 Ferry Terminalbus bus 360 / ...
    5h 58m
    £59–105

  2. Bus via Ayr

    cheapest
    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 Ferry Terminalbus bus 360 / ...
    6h 11m
    £32–55

  3. Train

    1. Take the train from Dundee to Glasgow Queen Streettrain train Dundee - Glasgow Queen Street / ...
    2. Take the train from Kilmarnock to Stranraertrain train Kilmarnock - Stranraer
    6h 33m
    £77–140

  4. Drive 154.8 mi

    1. Drive from Dundee to Cairnryan Portcar car 154.8 mi
    3h 2m
    £38–55

  5. 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
    6h 10m

  6. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Seagate Bus Station to Buchanan Bus Stationbus bus M9
    2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Port Rodiebus bus 923
    6h 24m
    £34–67

Dundee to Cairnryan Port by train, foot, and bus

Calendar92Weekly Services
Duration5h 58mAverage Duration
Ticket£59Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 171.4 mi
  • Duration: 5h 58m

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

You can take a train from Dundee to Ferry Terminal via Glasgow Queen Street, West Regent Lane, Kilmarnock Bus Station, Kilmarnock, Stranraer, and Port Rodie Ferry Terminal in around 6h 33m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Overgate to Ferry Terminal via Buchanan Bus Station, Ayr Bus Station, and Henrietta Street in around 6h 11m.

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