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

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

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  1. Bus

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    1. Take the bus from Glasgow Buchanan to Cairnryan Stena Terminalbus bus 923
    3h 42m
    £8–13

  2. Train, bus via Girvan

    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 Rail Station to Old Pierbus bus 360 / ...
    3h 55m
    £29–47

  3. Drive  76.1 mi

    1. Drive from Paisley to Cairnryancar car 76.1 mi
    1h 33m
    £19–28

  4. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Paisley Gilmour Street to Ayrtrain train Glasgow Central - Ayr
    2. Take the bus from Ayr Bus Station to Old Pierbus bus 360 / ...
    3h 47m
    £29–45

Paisley to Cairnryan by bus

Calendar21Weekly Buses
Duration3h 42mAverage Duration
Ticket£8Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 89.7 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 3 times a day. Tickets cost £4 and the journey takes 2h 20m.

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