There are 6 ways to get from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Cairnryan by bus, train, rideshare, or car
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Glasgow Buchanan to Cairnryan Stena Terminalbus 923
3h 44mDrive 79 mi
cheapest- Drive from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Cairnryancar 79 mi
1h 37m£19–28Train, bus via Girvan
- Take the train from Paisley Gilmour Street to Ayrtrain Glasgow Central - Ayr / ...
- Take the bus from Henrietta Street to Old Pierbus 360 / ...
4h 41m£37–64Airport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from Glasgow-GLA to Cairnryan79 mi
1h 37mBus via Ayr
- Take the bus from West Campbell Street to Ayr Bus Stationbus X77
- Take the bus from Ayr Bus Station to Henrietta Streetbus 60 / ...
- Take the bus from Henrietta Street to Old Pierbus 360 / ...
4h 12m£30–43Train, bus
- Take the train from Paisley Gilmour Street to Ayrtrain
- Take the bus from Ayr Bus Station to Henrietta Streetbus 60 / ...
- Take the bus from Henrietta Street to Old Pierbus 360 / ...
4h 33m£36–59
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Cairnryan is to drive which costs £19 - £28 and takes 1h 37m.
The fastest way to get from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Cairnryan is to drive which takes 1h 37m and costs £19 - £28.
No, there is no direct bus from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Cairnryan. However, there are services departing from Terminal Building and arriving at Cairnryan Stena Terminal via Glasgow Buchanan. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 44m.
The distance between Glasgow Airport (GLA) and Cairnryan is 90 miles. The road distance is 79.4 miles.
The best way to get from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Cairnryan without a car is to Bus which takes 3h 44m and costs .
It takes approximately 3h 44m to get from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Cairnryan, including transfers.
Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Cairnryan bus services, operated by Translink, depart from Glasgow Buchanan station.
Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Cairnryan bus services, operated by Translink, arrive at Cairnryan Stena Terminal station.
Yes, the driving distance between Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Cairnryan is 79 miles. It takes approximately 1h 37m to drive from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Cairnryan.
There are 220+ hotels available in Cairnryan.
What companies run services between Glasgow Airport (GLA), Scotland and Cairnryan, Scotland?
Translink operates a bus from Glasgow Buchanan to Cairnryan Stena Terminal 4 times a day, and the journey takes 2h 20m.
- Phone
- +44 (0)344 811 0141
- Website
- ScotRail
Train from Paisley Gilmour Street to Ayr
- Ave. Duration
- 43 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £14–27
- Website
- ScotRail
Train from Paisley Gilmour Street to Ayr
- Ave. Duration
- 43 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £14–27
- Website
- ScotRail
- Phone
- +44 28 9066 6630
- Website
- Translink
Bus from Glasgow Buchanan to Cairnryan Stena Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 20m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Website
- Translink
- Phone
- 0345 810 1000
- [email protected]
- Website
- Stagecoach West Scotland
Bus from Henrietta Street to Old Pier
- Ave. Duration
- 48 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £8–12
- Website
- Stagecoach West Scotland
Bus from West Campbell Street to Ayr Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 53 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- £11–15
- Website
- Stagecoach West Scotland
Bus from Ayr Bus Station to Henrietta Street
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 2m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- £8–12
- Website
- Stagecoach West Scotland
Bus from Henrietta Street to Old Pier
- Ave. Duration
- 48 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £8–12
- Website
- Stagecoach West Scotland
Bus from Ayr Bus Station to Henrietta Street
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 2m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- £8–12
- Website
- Stagecoach West Scotland
Bus from Henrietta Street to Old Pier
- Ave. Duration
- 48 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £8–12
- Website
- Stagecoach West Scotland
- Website
- https://www.mozio.com
Rideshare from Glasgow-GLA to Cairnryan
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 37m
- Frequency
- On demand
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Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Glasgow Airport (GLA) and Cairnryan. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.