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How to get fromPaisley to Cairnryan Portby train, bus, or car

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

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  1. Train, bus

    best
    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 Ferry Terminalbus bus 360 / ...
    4h 3m
    £33–59

  2. Drive 77 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Paisley to Cairnryan Portcar car 77 mi
    1h 35m
    £19–28

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from West Campbell Street to Ayr Bus Stationbus bus X77
    2. Take the bus from Ayr Bus Station to Henrietta Streetbus bus 60 / ...
    3. Take the bus from Henrietta Street to Ferry Terminalbus bus 360 / ...
    4h 40m
    £32–44

  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 7m
    £24–44

  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 Ferry Terminalbus bus 360 / ...
    6h 52m
    £32–44

Paisley to Cairnryan Port by train and bus

Calendar89Weekly Services
Duration4h 3mAverage Duration
Ticket£33Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 82.1 mi
  • Duration: 4h 3m

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

You can take a bus from Smithhills Street to Ferry Terminal via Central Station, West Campbell Street, Ayr Bus Station, and Henrietta Street in around 4h 40m.

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