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

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

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  1. Bus

    best
    1. Take the bus from North Approach Road to Buchanan Bus Stationbus bus X24 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Glasgow Buchanan to Cairnryan Stena Terminalbus bus 923
    5h 57m

  2. Drive 137.5 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Methil to Cairnryancar car 137.5 mi
    2h 44m
    £34–49

  3. Train, bus via Ayr

    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 Ayrtrain train
    4. Take the bus from Henrietta Street to Old Pierbus bus 360 / ...
    7h 27m
    £72–136

  4. 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
    £72–134

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  • Distance: 145.3 mi
  • Duration: 5h 57m

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

You can take a bus from South Grove to Cairnryan Stena Terminal via Park & Ride Arrival Bay, Park & Ride, North Approach Road, Buchanan Bus Station, and Glasgow Buchanan in around 5h 57m.

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