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There are 6 ways to get from Leven to Cairnryan by train, bus, or car

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  1. Train, bus via Ayr

    best
    1. Take the train from Leven to Haymarkettrain train
    2. Take the train from Haymarket to Glasgow Queen Streettrain train
    3. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Ayrtrain train
    4. Take the bus from Henrietta Street to Old Pierbus bus 360 / ...
    6h 55m
    £53–106

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Park & Ride to Buchanan Bus Stationbus bus X24 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Port Rodiebus bus 923
    7h 42m
    £34–61

  3. Drive  138.4 mi

    1. Drive from Leven to Cairnryancar car 138.4 mi
    2h 45m
    £35–50

  4. Train

    1. Take the train from Leven to Haymarkettrain train
    2. Take the train from Haymarket to Glasgow Queen Streettrain train
    3. Take the train from Kilmarnock to Stranraertrain train
    7h 11m
    £59–116

  5. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Leven to Haymarkettrain train
    2. Take the train from Haymarket to Glasgow Centraltrain train
    3. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Girvantrain train
    4. Take the bus from Henrietta Street to Old Pierbus bus 360 / ...
    7h 39m
    £63–106

  6. Bus via Dumfries

    1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Princes Streetbus bus X61 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Princes Street to Stance 1bus bus 101 / ...
    3. Take the bus from Stance 5 to Port Rodiebus bus 500
    10h 3m

Leven to Cairnryan by train, foot, and bus

Calendar89Weekly Services
Duration6h 55mAverage Duration
Ticket£53Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 170.1 mi
  • Duration: 6h 55m

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

You can take a bus from Bus Station to Old Pier via Park & Ride, Buchanan Bus Station, Port Rodie, and Port Rodie Ferry Terminal in around 7h 42m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Leven to Old Pier via Haymarket, Glasgow Queen Street, Buchanan Bus Station, Kilmarnock Bus Station, Kilmarnock, Stranraer, and Port Rodie Ferry Terminal in around 7h 11m.

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