There are 4 ways to get from Kilmarnock to Cairnryan by train, bus, or car
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Train, bus
best- Take the train from Kilmarnock to Girvantrain Kilmarnock - Girvan / ...
- Take the bus from Henrietta Street to Old Pierbus 360 / ...
2h 48m£25–44Drive 56.6 mi
cheapest- Drive from Kilmarnock to Cairnryancar 56.6 mi
1h 10m£14–20Train
- Take the train from Kilmarnock to Stranraertrain Kilmarnock - Stranraer
3h 1m£36–64Line 4 bus, bus
- Take the bus from Kilmarnock Bus Station to Ayr Bus Stationbus 4
- Take the bus from Ayr Bus Station to Henrietta Streetbus 60 / ...
- Take the bus from Henrietta Street to Old Pierbus 360 / ...
3h 46m£22–31
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Kilmarnock to Cairnryan is to drive which costs £13 - £20 and takes 1h 10m.
The fastest way to get from Kilmarnock to Cairnryan is to drive which takes 1h 10m and costs £13 - £20.
No, there is no direct bus from Kilmarnock station to Cairnryan. However, there are services departing from Kilmarnock Bus Station and arriving at Old Pier via Ayr Bus Station and Henrietta Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 46m.
No, there is no direct train from Kilmarnock to Cairnryan. However, there are services departing from Kilmarnock and arriving at Stranraer via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 1m.
The distance between Kilmarnock and Cairnryan is 63 miles. The road distance is 56.9 miles.
The best way to get from Kilmarnock to Cairnryan without a car is to train and bus which takes 2h 48m and costs £25 - £45.
It takes approximately 2h 48m to get from Kilmarnock to Cairnryan, including transfers.
Kilmarnock to Cairnryan bus services, operated by Stagecoach West Scotland, depart from Kilmarnock Bus Station.
Kilmarnock to Cairnryan train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Kilmarnock station.
The best way to get from Kilmarnock to Cairnryan is to train which takes 3h 1m and costs £35 - £65. Alternatively, you can line 4 bus and bus, which costs £21 - £35 and takes 3h 46m.
What companies run services between Kilmarnock, Scotland and Cairnryan, Scotland?
ScotRail operates a train from Kilmarnock to Stranraer twice daily. Tickets cost £30–60 and the journey takes 1h 48m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Kilmarnock Bus Station to Old Pier via Ayr Bus Station and Henrietta Street in around 3h 46m.
- Phone
- +44 (0)344 811 0141
- Website
- scotrail.co.uk
Train from Kilmarnock to Girvan
- Ave. Duration
- 52 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £16–30
- 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
- 0345 810 1000
- [email protected]
- Website
- stagecoachbus.com
Bus from Henrietta Street to Old Pier
- Ave. Duration
- 48 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £8–12
- Website
- https://www.stagecoachbus.com/about/west-scotland
Bus from Kilmarnock Bus Station to Ayr Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 49 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- £5–8
- Website
- https://www.stagecoachbus.com/about/west-scotland
Bus from Ayr Bus Station to Henrietta Street
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 2m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- £8–12
- Website
- https://www.stagecoachbus.com/about/west-scotland
Bus from Henrietta Street to Old Pier
- Ave. Duration
- 48 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £8–12
- Website
- https://www.stagecoachbus.com/about/west-scotland
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More Questions & Answers
Kilmarnock to Cairnryan bus services, operated by Stagecoach West Scotland, arrive at Ayr Bus Station.
Kilmarnock to Cairnryan train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Stranraer station.
Yes, the driving distance between Kilmarnock to Cairnryan is 57 miles. It takes approximately 1h 10m to drive from Kilmarnock to Cairnryan.
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