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

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

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  1. Train, Bus

    best
    1. Take the train from Cupar to Haymarkettrain train
    2. Take the train from Haymarket to Glasgow Queen Streettrain train
    3. Take the bus from Glasgow Buchanan to Cairnryan Stena Terminalbus bus 923
    5h 30m
    £28–60

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Trading Estate to Buchanan Bus Stationbus bus X24
    2. Take the bus from Glasgow Buchanan to Cairnryan Stena Terminalbus bus 923
    6h 8m
    £18–23

  3. Train

    1. Take the train from Cupar to Haymarkettrain train
    2. Take the train from Haymarket to Glasgow Centraltrain train
    3. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Ayrtrain train
    4. Take the train from Ayr to Stranraertrain train
    7h 31m
    £74–127

  4. Drive  143.2 mi

    1. Drive from Fife to Cairnryancar car 143.2 mi
    2h 55m
    £37–53

  5. Bus via Ayr

    1. Take the bus from Trading Estate to Buchanan Bus Stationbus bus X24
    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 / ...
    6h 57m
    £41–58

  6. Bus via Port Rodie

    1. Take the bus from Trading Estate to Buchanan Bus Stationbus bus X24
    2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Port Rodiebus bus 923
    7h 30m
    £33–59

Fife to Cairnryan by train, foot, and bus

Calendar21Weekly Services
Duration5h 30mAverage Duration
Ticket£28Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 168.8 mi
  • Duration: 5h 30m

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

You can take a train from Cupar to Old Pier via Haymarket, Glasgow Central, Ayr, Stranraer, and Port Rodie Ferry Terminal in around 7h 31m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Trading Estate to Cairnryan Stena Terminal via Buchanan Bus Station and Glasgow Buchanan in around 6h 8m.

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