There are 5 ways to get from Motherwell to Cairnryan by bus, train, or car
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Glasgow Buchanan to Cairnryan Stena Terminalbus 923
3h 46m£8–10Train
- Take the train from Glasgow Central to Ayrtrain Glasgow Central - Ayr / ...
- Take the train from Ayr to Stranraertrain Ayr - Stranraer / ...
5h 10m£45–81Drive 83.1 mi
- Drive from Motherwell to Cairnryancar 83.1 mi
1h 46m£21–30Bus via Ayr
- Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Ayr Bus Stationbus X77
- Take the bus from Ayr Bus Station to Henrietta Streetbus 60 / ...
- Take the bus from Henrietta Street to Old Pierbus 360 / ...
4h 35m£26–45Bus via Port Rodie
- Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Port Rodiebus 923
5h 8m£23–46
Motherwell to Cairnryan by bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Motherwell to Cairnryan is to Bus which costs £8 - £10 and takes 3h 46m.
The fastest way to get from Motherwell to Cairnryan is to drive which takes 1h 46m and costs £20 - £30.
No, there is no direct bus from Motherwell to Cairnryan. However, there are services departing from Hamilton Road and arriving at Cairnryan Stena Terminal via Glasgow Buchanan. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 46m.
No, there is no direct train from Motherwell to Cairnryan. However, there are services departing from Motherwell and arriving at Stranraer via Glasgow Central and Ayr. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 10m.
The distance between Motherwell and Cairnryan is 95 miles. The road distance is 83.6 miles.
The best way to get from Motherwell to Cairnryan without a car is to Bus which takes 3h 46m and costs £8 - £10.
It takes approximately 3h 46m to get from Motherwell to Cairnryan, including transfers.
Motherwell to Cairnryan bus services, operated by Translink, depart from Glasgow Buchanan station.
Motherwell to Cairnryan train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Glasgow Central station.
The best way to get from Motherwell to Cairnryan is to Bus which takes 3h 46m and costs £8 - £10. Alternatively, you can train, which costs £45 - £85 and takes 5h 10m.
What companies run services between Motherwell, Scotland and Cairnryan, Scotland?
Translink operates a bus from Glasgow Buchanan to Cairnryan Stena Terminal 4 times a day. Tickets cost £4 and the journey takes 2h 20m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Motherwell to Old Pier via Glasgow Central, Ayr, Stranraer, and Port Rodie Ferry Terminal in around 5h 10m.
- Phone
- +44 (0)344 811 0141
- Website
- ScotRail
Train from Glasgow Central to Ayr
- Ave. Duration
- 53 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- £16–27
- Website
- ScotRail
Train from Ayr to Stranraer
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 21m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- £23–40
- Website
- ScotRail
- Phone
- +44 28 9066 6630
- Website
- Translink
Bus from Glasgow Buchanan to Cairnryan Stena Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 20m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- £4
- Website
- Translink
- Belfast urban network
- £4
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Booking & Getting There
Motherwell to Cairnryan bus services, operated by Translink, arrive at Cairnryan Stena Terminal station.
Motherwell to Cairnryan train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Ayr station.
Yes, the driving distance between Motherwell to Cairnryan is 84 miles. It takes approximately 1h 46m to drive from Motherwell to Cairnryan.
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