There are 5 ways to get from Leven to Cairnryan by bus, train, or car
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Bus
best- Take the bus from North Approach Road to Buchanan Bus Stationbus X24 / ...
- Take the bus from Glasgow Buchanan to Cairnryan Stena Terminalbus 923
6h 7m£20–28Train, bus via Ayr
- Take the train from Leven to Haymarkettrain
- Take the train from Haymarket to Glasgow Queen Streettrain
- Take the train from Glasgow Central to Ayrtrain
- Take the bus from Henrietta Street to Old Pierbus 360 / ...
6h 54m£54–109Drive 138.4 mi
- Drive from Leven to Cairnryancar 138.4 mi
2h 45m£35–50Train
- Take the train from Leven to Haymarkettrain
- Take the train from Haymarket to Glasgow Queen Streettrain
- Take the train from Kilmarnock to Stranraertrain
7h 14m£60–118Train, bus
- Take the train from Leven to Haymarkettrain
- Take the train from Haymarket to Glasgow Centraltrain
- Take the train from Glasgow Central to Girvantrain
- Take the bus from Henrietta Street to Old Pierbus 360 / ...
7h 39m£63–108
Leven to Cairnryan by bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Leven to Cairnryan is to bus which costs £19 - £28 and takes 6h 7m.
The fastest way to get from Leven to Cairnryan is to drive which takes 2h 45m and costs £30 - £50.
No, there is no direct bus from Leven station to Cairnryan. However, there are services departing from Bus Station and arriving at Cairnryan Stena Terminal via Park & Ride, North Approach Road and Glasgow Buchanan. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 7m.
No, there is no direct train from Leven to Cairnryan. However, there are services departing from Leven and arriving at Stranraer via Haymarket and Kilmarnock. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 14m.
The distance between Leven and Cairnryan is 147 miles. The road distance is 139.2 miles.
The best way to get from Leven to Cairnryan without a car is to bus which takes 6h 7m and costs £19 - £28.
It takes approximately 6h 7m to get from Leven to Cairnryan, including transfers.
Leven to Cairnryan bus services, operated by Stagecoach East Scotland, depart from North Approach Road station.
Leven to Cairnryan train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Leven station.
The best way to get from Leven to Cairnryan is to bus which takes 6h 7m and costs £19 - £28. Alternatively, you can train, which costs £60 - £120 and takes 7h 14m.
What companies run services between Leven, Scotland and Cairnryan, Scotland?
You can take a bus from Bus Station to Cairnryan Stena Terminal via Park & Ride, North Approach Road, Buchanan Bus Station, and Glasgow Buchanan in around 6h 7m. 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 14m.
- Phone
- +44 (0)344 811 0141
- Website
- ScotRail
Train from Leven to Haymarket
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 13m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £14–23
- Website
- ScotRail
Train from Haymarket to Glasgow Queen Street
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- £18–30
- Website
- ScotRail
Train from Glasgow Central to Ayr
- Ave. Duration
- 53 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- £16–27
- Website
- ScotRail
Train from Leven to Haymarket
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 13m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £14–23
- Website
- ScotRail
Train from Haymarket to Glasgow Queen Street
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- £18–30
- Website
- ScotRail
Train from Kilmarnock to Stranraer
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 48m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- £29–50
- Website
- ScotRail
Train from Leven to Haymarket
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 13m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £14–23
- Website
- ScotRail
Train from Haymarket to Glasgow Central
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 24m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £17–29
- Website
- ScotRail
Train from Glasgow Central to Girvan
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 46m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- £23–40
- Website
- ScotRail
- Phone
- 0345 241 8000
- [email protected]
- Website
- Stagecoach East Scotland
Bus from North Approach Road to Buchanan Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 48 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- £6–10
- Website
- Stagecoach East Scotland
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Booking & Getting There
Leven to Cairnryan bus services, operated by Stagecoach East Scotland, arrive at Buchanan Bus Station.
Leven to Cairnryan train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Haymarket station.
Yes, the driving distance between Leven to Cairnryan is 139 miles. It takes approximately 2h 45m to drive from Leven to Cairnryan.
There are 213+ hotels available in Cairnryan.






