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

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

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Ayr to Stranraertrain train Ayr - Stranraer / ...
    4h 26m
    £32–59

  2. Drive  67.9 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Kilbirnie to Cairnryancar car 67.9 mi
    1h 23m
    £17–25

  3. Line 25 bus, bus

    1. Take the bus from Dennyholme Wynd to Crown Innbus bus 25B / ...
    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 / ...
    4h 39m
    £27–38

  4. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Kilwinning to Ayrtrain train
    2. Take the train from Ayr to Girvantrain train
    3. Take the bus from Henrietta Street to Old Pierbus bus 360 / ...
    4h 41m
    £26–48

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  • Distance: 85.2 mi
  • Duration: 4h 26m

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

ScotRail operates a train from Ayr to Stranraer 5 times a day. Tickets cost £22–40 and the journey takes 1h 21m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Dennyholme Wynd to Old Pier via Crown Inn, The Carrick, Ayr Bus Station, and Henrietta Street in around 4h 39m.

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