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

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

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  1. Bus

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    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
    6h
    £19–27

  2. Train, bus via Ayr

    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 54m
    £54–107

  3. Drive  137.5 mi

    1. Drive from Methil to Cairnryancar car 137.5 mi
    2h 44m
    £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 14m
    £59–117

  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
    £63–108

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  • Distance: 145 mi
  • Duration: 6h

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, North Approach Road, Buchanan Bus Station, and Glasgow Buchanan in around 6h. 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.

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