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

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There are 4 ways to get from Irvine to Cairnryan by bus, car, or train

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  1. Line 585 bus, Bus

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    1. Take the bus from The Carrick to Ayr Bus Stationbus bus 585 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Ayr to Cairnryan Stena Terminalbus bus 923
    3h
    £9–10

  2. Drive  57.3 mi

    1. Drive from Irvine to Cairnryancar car 57.3 mi
    1h 9m
    £15–21

  3. Line 585 bus, bus via Old Pier

    1. Take the bus from Mill Road to Ayr Bus Stationbus bus 585
    2. Take the bus from Ayr Bus Station to Old Pierbus bus 360 / ...
    3h 15m
    £20–27

  4. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Irvine to Ayrtrain train
    2. Take the train from Ayr to Girvantrain train
    3. Take the bus from Rail Station to Old Pierbus bus 360 / ...
    3h 33m
    £20–33

Irvine to Cairnryan by bus

Calendar21Weekly Buses
Duration3hAverage Duration
Ticket£9Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 56.9 mi
  • Duration: 3h

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

You can take a bus from The Carrick to Cairnryan Stena Terminal via Ayr Bus Station and Ayr in around 3h.

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