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

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There are 6 ways to get from Edinburgh 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 17m

  2. Bus via Port Rodie

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Shandwick Place to Buchanan Bus Stationbus bus 900
    2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Port Rodiebus bus 923
    6h 2m
    £27–56

  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 14m
    £60–127

  4. Drive 119 mi

    1. Drive from Edinburgh to Cairnryancar car 119 mi
    2h 26m
    £30–42

  5. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Princes Street to Buchanan Bus Stationbus bus Uk090
    2. Take the bus from Glasgow Buchanan to Cairnryan Stena Terminalbus bus 923
    4h 41m

  6. Bus via Ayr

    1. Take the bus from Princes Street 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 Old Pierbus bus 360 / ...
    5h 31m
    £31–55

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  • Distance: 127.5 mi
  • Duration: 4h 17m

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

You can take a train from Edinburgh Waverley to Old Pier via Glasgow Central, Ayr, Stranraer, and Port Rodie Ferry Terminal in around 6h 14m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Princes Street to Cairnryan Stena Terminal via Buchanan Bus Station and Glasgow Buchanan in around 4h 41m.

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