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

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

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  1. Bus

    best
    1. Take the bus from Glasgow Buchanan to Cairnryan Stena Terminalbus bus 923
    3h 42m

  2. Drive 76.1 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Paisley to Cairnryancar car 76.1 mi
    1h 33m
    £19–27

  3. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Paisley Gilmour Street to Ayrtrain train
    2. Take the train from Ayr to Girvantrain train
    3. Take the bus from Henrietta Street to Old Pierbus bus 360 / ...
    4h 1m
    £31–58

  4. Line 26 bus, bus

    1. Take the bus from Espedair Burn to Bath Streetbus bus 26
    2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Port Rodiebus bus 923
    6h 10m
    £24–45

  5. Line 26 bus, bus via Ayr

    1. Take the bus from Espedair Burn to Bath Streetbus bus 26
    2. Take the bus from Sauchiehall Lane to Ayr Bus Stationbus bus 4
    3. Take the bus from Ayr Bus Station to Henrietta Streetbus bus 60 / ...
    4. Take the bus from Henrietta Street to Old Pierbus bus 360 / ...
    6h 50m
    £32–44

Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 89.6 mi
  • Duration: 3h 42m

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

Translink operates a bus from Glasgow Buchanan to Cairnryan Stena Terminal 4 times a day, and the journey takes 2h 20m.

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