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How to get fromEdinburgh to Cairnryan Portby bus, train, or car

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There are 5 ways to get from Edinburgh to Cairnryan Port by bus, train, or car

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  1. Bus via Ayr

    best
    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 Ferry Terminalbus bus 360 / ...
    5h 26m
    £35–52

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Shandwick Place to Buchanan Bus Stationbus bus 900
    2. Take the bus from Glasgow Buchanan to Cairnryan Stena Terminalbus bus 923
    5h 44m
    £14–23

  3. Train, bus via Girvan

    1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Glasgow Centraltrain train
    2. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Ayrtrain train
    3. Take the bus from Rail Station to Ferry Terminalbus bus 360 / ...
    5h 54m
    £43–82

  4. Drive  120 mi

    1. Drive from Edinburgh to Cairnryan Portcar car 120 mi
    2h 28m
    £30–43

  5. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley 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 Ferry Terminalbus bus 360 / ...
    5h 27m
    £36–66

Edinburgh to Cairnryan Port by bus

Calendar4Weekly Buses
Duration5h 26mAverage Duration
Ticket£35Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 134.5 mi
  • Duration: 5h 26m

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

You can take a bus from Princes Street to Ferry Terminal via Buchanan Bus Station and Ayr Bus Station in around 5h 26m.

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