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How to get fromEast Kilbride to Cairnryanby bus, train, or car

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There are 4 ways to get from East Kilbride to Cairnryan by bus, train, or car

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  1. Line 18 bus, Bus

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    1. Take the bus from Whitemoss Roundabout to Buchanan Streetbus bus 18 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Glasgow Buchanan to Cairnryan Stena Terminalbus bus 923
    4h 19m
    £8–9

  2. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from East Kilbride to Glasgow Centraltrain train
    2. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Ayrtrain train
    3. Take the bus from Rail Station to Old Pierbus bus 360 / ...
    4h 57m
    £36–59

  3. Drive  74.8 mi

    1. Drive from East Kilbride to Cairnryancar car 74.8 mi
    1h 31m
    £19–27

  4. Line 6 bus, bus

    1. Take the bus from Bus Station to West Regent Lanebus bus 6 / ...
    2. Take the bus from West Regent Lane to Ayr Bus Stationbus bus X77
    3. Take the bus from Ayr Bus Station to Old Pierbus bus 360 / ...
    5h 5m
    £30–42

East Kilbride to Cairnryan by bus and foot

Calendar21Weekly Services
Duration4h 19mAverage Duration
Ticket£8Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 90 mi
  • Duration: 4h 19m

What companies run services between East Kilbride, Scotland and Cairnryan, Scotland?

You can take a bus from Whitemoss Roundabout to Cairnryan Stena Terminal via Buchanan Street and Glasgow Buchanan in around 4h 19m.

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