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How to get fromGlasgow Central Station to Cairnryanby bus or car

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There are 4 ways to get from Glasgow Central Station to Cairnryan by bus or car

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  1. Bus

    best
    1. Take the bus from Glasgow Buchanan to Cairnryan Stena Terminalbus bus 923
    2h 34m

  2. Drive 78.3 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Glasgow Central Station to Cairnryancar car 78.3 mi
    1h 33m
    £19–28

  3. Bus via Ayr

    1. Take the bus from West Campbell Street to Ayr Bus Stationbus bus X77
    2. Take the bus from Ayr Bus Station to Henrietta Streetbus bus 60 / ...
    3. Take the bus from Henrietta Street to Old Pierbus bus 360 / ...
    3h 57m
    £27–38

  4. Bus via Ayr #2

    1. Take the bus from Howard Street to Ayr Bus Stationbus bus 4
    2. Take the bus from Ayr Bus Station to Henrietta Streetbus bus 60 / ...
    3. Take the bus from Henrietta Street to Old Pierbus bus 360 / ...
    5h 8m
    £27–39

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  • Distance: 81.1 mi
  • Duration: 2h 34m

What companies run services between Glasgow Central Station, 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.

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