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

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

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  1. Train, bus

    best
    1. Take the train from Johnstone to Ayrtrain train Glasgow Central - Ayr
    2. Take the bus from Ayr Bus Station to Old Pierbus bus 360 / ...
    3h 43m
    £28–43

  2. Line 38 bus, Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Laighcartside Street to Bath Streetbus bus 38
    2. Take the bus from Glasgow Buchanan to Cairnryan Stena Terminalbus bus 923
    4h 29m
    £9

  3. Train, bus via Girvan

    1. Take the train from Johnstone 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 52m
    £28–45

  4. Drive  75.1 mi

    1. Drive from Johnstone to Cairnryancar car 75.1 mi
    1h 30m
    £19–28

Johnstone to Cairnryan by bus and foot

Calendar21Weekly Services
Duration4h 29mAverage Duration
Ticket£9Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 84.1 mi
  • Duration: 3h 43m

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

You can take a bus from Laighcartside Street to Cairnryan Stena Terminal via Bath Street and Glasgow Buchanan in around 4h 29m.

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