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

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There are 5 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 29m
    £28–61

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Seagate Bus Station to Buchanan Bus Stationbus bus M9
    2. Take the bus from Glasgow Buchanan to Cairnryan Stena Terminalbus bus 923
    5h 39m
    £20–38

  3. Train, bus via Girvan

    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 Girvantrain train
    4. Take the bus from Henrietta Street to Old Pierbus bus 360 / ...
    7h 27m
    £66–113

  4. Drive  143.2 mi

    1. Drive from Fife to Cairnryancar car 143.2 mi
    2h 53m
    £36–52

  5. 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
    £75–129

Fife to Cairnryan by train, foot, and bus

Calendar28Weekly Services
Duration5h 29mAverage Duration
Ticket£28Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 168.8 mi
  • Duration: 5h 29m

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

You can take a bus from Trading Estate to Cairnryan Stena Terminal via Bus Station, Seagate Bus Station, Buchanan Bus Station, and Glasgow Buchanan in around 5h 39m. Alternatively, 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.

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