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

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There are 6 ways to get from Perth to Cairnryan by train, bus, or car

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  1. Train, Bus

    best
    1. Take the train from Perth to Glasgow Queen Streettrain train Dundee - Glasgow Queen Street / ...
    2. Take the bus from Glasgow Buchanan to Cairnryan Stena Terminalbus bus 923
    4h 40m

  2. Drive  136.3 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Perth to Cairnryancar car 136.3 mi
    2h 38m
    £34–49

  3. Train

    1. Take the train from Perth to Glasgow Queen Streettrain train
    2. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Ayrtrain train
    3. Take the train from Ayr to Stranraertrain train
    6h 14m
    £70–132

  4. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Perth Canal Street to Buchanan Bus Stnbus bus Ember
    2. Take the bus from Glasgow Buchanan to Cairnryan Stena Terminalbus bus 923
    4h 44m

  5. Bus via Canal Street

    1. Take the bus from Canal Street to Buchanan Bus Stationbus bus M9 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Glasgow Buchanan to Cairnryan Stena Terminalbus bus 923
    5h 9m

  6. Train, bus via Ayr

    1. Take the train from Perth to Glasgow Queen Streettrain train
    2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Ayr Bus Stationbus bus X77
    3. Take the bus from Ayr Bus Station to Old Pierbus bus 360 / ...
    5h 38m
    £48–83

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  • Distance: 142.7 mi
  • Duration: 4h 40m

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

You can take a train from Perth to Old Pier via Glasgow Queen Street, Glasgow Central, Ayr, Stranraer, and Port Rodie Ferry Terminal in around 6h 14m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Perth Canal Street to Cairnryan Stena Terminal via Buchanan Bus Stn and Glasgow Buchanan in around 4h 44m.

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