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

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  1. Train, Bus

    best
    1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Glasgow Queen Streettrain train Edinburgh - Glasgow Queen Street
    2. Take the bus from Glasgow Buchanan to Cairnryan Stena Terminalbus bus 923
    4h 25m
    £12–33

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Edinburgh, Bus Station to Buchanan Bus Stationbus bus 900
    2. Take the bus from Glasgow Buchanan to Cairnryan Stena Terminalbus bus 923
    4h 47m
    £10–16

  3. Train

    1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Glasgow Centraltrain train
    2. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Ayrtrain train
    3. Take the train from Ayr to Stranraertrain train
    6h 22m
    £50–101

  4. Drive  119.4 mi

    1. Drive from Edinburgh bus Station to Cairnryancar car 119.4 mi
    2h 27m
    £31–44

  5. Bus via Ayr

    1. Take the bus from Edinburgh, Bus Station to Buchanan Bus Stationbus bus 900
    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 36m
    £33–51

  6. Bus via Dumfries

    1. Take the bus from Edinburgh, Bus Station to Stance 1bus bus 101 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Stance 5 to Port Rodiebus bus 500
    7h 33m

Edinburgh bus Station to Cairnryan by foot, train, and bus

Calendar21Weekly Services
Duration4h 25mAverage Duration
Ticket£12Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 127.9 mi
  • Duration: 4h 25m

What companies run services between Edinburgh bus Station, Scotland and Cairnryan, Scotland?

You can take a vehicle from Edinburgh bus Station to Old Pier via Edinburgh Waverley, Glasgow Central, Ayr, Stranraer, and Port Rodie Ferry Terminal in around 6h 22m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Edinburgh, Bus Station to Cairnryan Stena Terminal via Buchanan Bus Station and Glasgow Buchanan in around 4h 47m.

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