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

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

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  1. Bus

    best
    1. Take the bus from Wellgate to Buchanan Bus Stationbus bus 240X
    2. Take the bus from Glasgow Buchanan to Cairnryan Stena Terminalbus bus 923
    4h 26m

  2. Drive 86.2 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Lanark to Cairnryancar car 86.2 mi
    1h 54m
    £21–31

  3. Train, bus via Girvan

    1. Take the train from Lanark to Glasgow Centraltrain train
    2. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Ayrtrain train
    3. Take the bus from Henrietta Street to Old Pierbus bus 360 / ...
    5h 22m
    £49–90

  4. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Lanark to Glasgow Centraltrain train
    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 / ...
    4h 56m
    £40–62

  5. Bus via Port Rodie

    1. Take the bus from Wellgate to Buchanan Bus Stationbus bus 240X
    2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Port Rodiebus bus 923
    5h 48m

Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 108.4 mi
  • Duration: 4h 26m

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

You can take a bus from Wellgate to Cairnryan Stena Terminal via Buchanan Bus Station and Glasgow Buchanan in around 4h 26m.

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