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How to get fromGlasgow to Cairnryan Portby bus, train, or car

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There are 5 ways to get from Glasgow to Cairnryan Port by bus, train, or car

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  1. Bus

    best
    1. Take the bus from Glasgow Buchanan to Cairnryan Stena Terminalbus bus 923
    3h 24m

  2. Bus via Port Rodie

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Port Rodiebus bus 923
    3h 39m
    £19–35

  3. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Ayrtrain train Glasgow Central - Ayr / ...
    2. Take the bus from Henrietta Street to Ferry Terminalbus bus 360 / ...
    4h 14m
    £36–65

  4. Drive 79.8 mi

    1. Drive from Glasgow to Cairnryan Portcar car 79.8 mi
    1h 36m
    £20–28

  5. Bus via Ayr

    1. Take the bus from West Regent Lane 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 Ferry Terminalbus bus 360 / ...
    3h 56m
    £27–38

Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 82.2 mi
  • Duration: 3h 24m

What companies run services between Glasgow, Scotland and Cairnryan Port, 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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