There are 4 ways to get from Gretna to Cairnryan by bus, train, or car
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Bus via Dumfries
best- Take the bus from Dumfries station to Port Rodiebus 500
5hDrive 94.2 mi
cheapest- Drive from Gretna to Cairnryancar 94.2 mi
1h 48m£23–34Train
- Take the train from Gretna Green to Kilmarnocktrain Carlisle - Glasgow Central
- Take the train from Kilmarnock to Stranraertrain Kilmarnock - Stranraer
5h 33m£69–130Bus
- Take the bus from School to Stance 2bus 79
- Take the bus from Stance 5 to Port Rodiebus 500
5h 22m
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Gretna to Cairnryan is to drive which costs £22 - £35 and takes 1h 48m.
The fastest way to get from Gretna to Cairnryan is to drive which takes 1h 48m and costs £22 - £35.
No, there is no direct bus from Gretna station to Cairnryan. However, there are services departing from Dumfries station and arriving at Old Pier via Port Rodie Ferry Terminal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h.
No, there is no direct train from Gretna to Cairnryan. However, there are services departing from Gretna Green and arriving at Stranraer via Kilmarnock. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 33m.
The distance between Gretna and Cairnryan is 108 miles. The road distance is 94.8 miles.
The best way to get from Gretna to Cairnryan without a car is to bus via Dumfries which takes 5h and costs .
It takes approximately 5h to get from Gretna to Cairnryan, including transfers.
Gretna to Cairnryan bus services, operated by Houstons Minicoaches, depart from Dumfries station.
Gretna to Cairnryan train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Gretna Green station.
The best way to get from Gretna to Cairnryan is to bus via Dumfries which takes 5h and costs . Alternatively, you can train, which costs £65 - £130 and takes 5h 33m.
What companies run services between Gretna, Scotland and Cairnryan, Scotland?
Houstons Minicoaches operates a bus from Dumfries station to Port Rodie hourly, and the journey takes 2h 31m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Gretna Green to Old Pier via Kilmarnock, Stranraer, and Port Rodie Ferry Terminal in around 5h 33m.
- Phone
- +44 (0)344 811 0141
- Website
- scotrail.co.uk
Train from Gretna Green to Kilmarnock
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 32m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £35–70
- Website
- https://www.scotrail.co.uk/
Train from Kilmarnock to Stranraer
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 48m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- £30–60
- Website
- https://www.scotrail.co.uk/
- Phone
- +44 1576 203874
- [email protected]
- Website
- houstonscoaches.co.uk
Bus from Dumfries station to Port Rodie
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 31m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Website
- https://www.houstonscoaches.co.uk/
Bus from School to Stance 2
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Website
- https://www.houstonscoaches.co.uk/
Bus from Stance 5 to Port Rodie
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 23m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Website
- https://www.houstonscoaches.co.uk/
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More Questions & Answers
Gretna to Cairnryan bus services, operated by Houstons Minicoaches, arrive at Port Rodie station.
Gretna to Cairnryan train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Kilmarnock station.
Yes, the driving distance between Gretna to Cairnryan is 95 miles. It takes approximately 1h 48m to drive from Gretna to Cairnryan.
There are 220+ hotels available in Cairnryan.