There are 6 ways to get from Duns to Cairnryan by train, bus, or car
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Train, Bus
best- Take the train from Berwick-upon-Tweed to Edinburgh Waverleytrain
- Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Glasgow Queen Streettrain
- Take the bus from Glasgow Buchanan to Cairnryan Stena Terminalbus 923
6h 12mDrive 150 mi
cheapest- Drive from Duns to Cairnryancar 150 mi
3h 18m£37–54Train
- Take the train from Berwick-upon-Tweed to Edinburgh Waverleytrain
- Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Glasgow Centraltrain
- Take the train from Glasgow Central to Ayrtrain
- Take the train from Ayr to Stranraertrain
8h 13m£83–173Train, bus via Girvan
- Take the train from Berwick-upon-Tweed to Edinburgh Waverleytrain
- Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Glasgow Centraltrain
- Take the train from Glasgow Central to Girvantrain
- Take the bus from Henrietta Street to Old Pierbus 360 / ...
8h 34m£74–154Bus
- Take the bus from Co-op Eyemouth to Railway Stationbus 253
- Take the bus from Railway Station to Princes Streetbus X7
- Take the bus from Princes Street to Buchanan Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Glasgow Buchanan to Cairnryan Stena Terminalbus 923
8h 48mTrain, bus
- Take the train from Berwick-upon-Tweed to Glasgow Centraltrain
- Take the bus from Howard Street 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 / ...
9h 11m£89–128
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Duns to Cairnryan is to drive which costs £35 - £55 and takes 3h 18m.
The fastest way to get from Duns to Cairnryan is to drive which takes 3h 18m and costs £35 - £55.
No, there is no direct bus from Duns to Cairnryan. However, there are services departing from Market Square and arriving at Cairnryan Stena Terminal via Co-op Eyemouth, Railway Station, Princes Street and Glasgow Buchanan. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 48m.
No, there is no direct train from Duns to Cairnryan. However, there are services departing from Berwick-upon-Tweed and arriving at Stranraer via Edinburgh Waverley, Glasgow Central and Ayr. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 13m.
The distance between Duns and Cairnryan is 202 miles. The road distance is 150.9 miles.
The best way to get from Duns to Cairnryan without a car is to train and Bus which takes 6h 12m and costs .
It takes approximately 6h 12m to get from Duns to Cairnryan, including transfers.
Duns to Cairnryan bus services, operated by Borders Buses, depart from Co-op Eyemouth station.
Duns to Cairnryan train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Berwick-upon-Tweed station.
The best way to get from Duns to Cairnryan is to train which takes 8h 13m and costs £80 - £180. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 8h 48m.
What companies run services between Duns, Scotland and Cairnryan, Scotland?
You can take a bus from Boston Court to Old Pier via Berwick station, Berwick-upon-Tweed, Edinburgh Waverley, Glasgow Central, Ayr, Stranraer, and Port Rodie Ferry Terminal in around 8h 13m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Market Square to Cairnryan Stena Terminal via Co-op Eyemouth, Railway Station, Princes Street, Buchanan Bus Station, and Glasgow Buchanan in around 8h 48m.
- Phone
- +44 3447 369 123
- [email protected]
- Website
- Cross Country
Train from Berwick-upon-Tweed to Edinburgh Waverley
- Ave. Duration
- 44 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £30–45
- Website
- Cross Country
Train from Berwick-upon-Tweed to Edinburgh Waverley
- Ave. Duration
- 44 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £30–45
- Website
- Cross Country
Train from Edinburgh Waverley to Glasgow Central
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 3m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- £24–35
- Website
- Cross Country
Train from Berwick-upon-Tweed to Edinburgh Waverley
- Ave. Duration
- 44 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £30–45
- Website
- Cross Country
Train from Edinburgh Waverley to Glasgow Central
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 3m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- £24–35
- Website
- Cross Country
Train from Berwick-upon-Tweed to Glasgow Central
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 48m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- £55–80
- Website
- Cross Country
- Phone
- +44 28 9066 6630
- Website
- Translink
Bus from Glasgow Buchanan to Cairnryan Stena Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 20m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Website
- Translink
Bus from Glasgow Buchanan to Cairnryan Stena Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 20m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Website
- Translink
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More Questions & Answers
Duns to Cairnryan bus services, operated by Borders Buses, arrive at Railway Station.
Duns to Cairnryan train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Edinburgh Waverley station.
Yes, the driving distance between Duns to Cairnryan is 151 miles. It takes approximately 3h 18m to drive from Duns to Cairnryan.
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