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

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

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  1. Train, Bus

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    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
    5h 21m
    £14–36

  2. 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 17m
    £50–99

  3. Drive  120 mi

    1. Drive from Edinburgh to Cairnryan Portcar car 120 mi
    2h 28m
    £30–44

  4. 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 Ferry Terminalbus bus 360 / ...
    5h 32m
    £36–55

  5. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Princes Street to Buchanan Bus Stationbus bus Uk090
    2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Port Rodiebus bus 923
    6h 6m
    £28–55

  6. Bus via Dumfries

    1. Take the bus from Princes Street to Stance 1bus bus 101A / ...
    2. Take the bus from Stance 5 to Port Rodiebus bus 500
    7h 31m

Edinburgh to Cairnryan Port by train, foot, and bus

Calendar21Weekly Services
Duration5h 21mAverage Duration
Ticket£14Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 129.4 mi
  • Duration: 5h 21m

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

You can take a train from Edinburgh Waverley to Ferry Terminal via Glasgow Central, Ayr, Stranraer, and Port Rodie Ferry Terminal in around 6h 17m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Princes Street to Ferry Terminal via Buchanan Bus Station, Ayr Bus Station, and Henrietta Street in around 5h 32m.

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