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

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

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  1. Bus

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    1. Take the bus from Glasgow Buchanan to Cairnryan Stena Terminalbus bus 923
    4h 14m
    £14–19

  2. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Helensburgh Central to Particktrain train
    2. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Ayrtrain train
    3. Take the train from Ayr to Girvantrain train
    4. Take the bus from Henrietta Street to Old Pierbus bus 360 / ...
    5h 19m
    £42–70

  3. Drive  98.5 mi

    1. Drive from Helensburgh to Cairnryancar car 98.5 mi
    2h 1m
    £25–36

  4. Bus via Ayr

    1. Take the bus from Shopping Centre Entrance to James Watt Streetbus bus 1A / ...
    2. Take the bus from West Campbell Street to Ayr Bus Stationbus bus X77
    3. Take the bus from Ayr Bus Station to Henrietta Streetbus bus 60 / ...
    4. Take the bus from Henrietta Street to Old Pierbus bus 360 / ...
    5h 45m
    £36–51

  5. Bus via Ayr #2

    1. Take the bus from Coplaw 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 / ...
    6h 30m
    £36–59

Helensburgh to Cairnryan by train, subway, foot, and bus

Calendar21Weekly Services
Duration4h 14mAverage Duration
Ticket£14Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 102.8 mi
  • Duration: 4h 14m

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

Translink operates a bus from Glasgow Buchanan to Cairnryan Stena Terminal 3 times a day. Tickets cost £4 and the journey takes 2h 20m.

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