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

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There are 4 ways to get from Fife to Cairnryan by bus, train, or car

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  1. Bus

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    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

  2. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Cupar to Haymarkettrain train
    2. Take the train from Haymarket to Glasgow Queen Streettrain train
    3. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Ayrtrain train
    4. Take the bus from Rail Station to Old Pierbus bus 360 / ...
    6h 38m
    £56–108

  3. Drive  143.2 mi

    1. Drive from Fife to Cairnryancar car 143.2 mi
    2h 53m
    £36–51

  4. 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 Old Pierbus bus 360 / ...
    6h 51m
    £40–55

Fife to Cairnryan by bus

Calendar21Weekly Buses
Duration6h 8mAverage Duration
Ticket£18Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 152.5 mi
  • Duration: 6h 8m

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

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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