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

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

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  1. Train, Bus via Edinburgh

    best
    1. Take the train from Berwick-upon-Tweed 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
    6h 17m
    £34–82

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Railway Street to Railway Stationbus bus 253
    2. Take the bus from Railway Station to Princes Streetbus bus X7
    3. Take the bus from Princes Street to Buchanan Bus Stationbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Glasgow Buchanan to Cairnryan Stena Terminalbus bus 923
    9h 16m
    £33–50

  3. Train

    1. Take the train from Berwick-upon-Tweed to Edinburgh Waverleytrain train
    2. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Glasgow Centraltrain train
    3. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Ayrtrain train
    4. Take the train from Ayr to Stranraertrain train
    8h 12m
    £73–149

  4. Drive  150 mi

    1. Drive from Duns to Cairnryancar car 150 mi
    3h 18m
    £38–54

  5. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Berwick-upon-Tweed to Glasgow Centraltrain train
    2. Take the bus from West Campbell Street 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 / ...
    7h 51m
    £79–118

  6. Train, bus via Girvan

    1. Take the train from Berwick-upon-Tweed to Edinburgh Waverleytrain train
    2. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Glasgow Centraltrain train
    3. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Girvantrain train
    4. Take the bus from Henrietta Street to Old Pierbus bus 360 / ...
    8h 33m
    £65–134

Duns to Cairnryan by bus, train, and foot

Calendar11Weekly Services
Duration6h 17mAverage Duration
Ticket£34Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 200.6 mi
  • Duration: 6h 17m

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 12m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Market Square to Cairnryan Stena Terminal via Chapel Street, Railway Street, Railway Station, Princes Street, Buchanan Bus Station, and Glasgow Buchanan in around 9h 16m.

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