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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 39m

  2. Bus via Port Rodie

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Canal Street to Buchanan Bus Stationbus bus M9 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Port Rodiebus bus 923
    6h 31m
    £30–61

  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 11m
    £77–143

  4. Drive 136.3 mi

    1. Drive from Perth to Cairnryancar car 136.3 mi
    2h 38m
    £34–48

  5. Bus

    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 Henrietta Streetbus bus 60 / ...
    4. Take the bus from Henrietta Street to Old Pierbus bus 360 / ...
    5h 29m
    £50–89

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  • Distance: 142.7 mi
  • Duration: 4h 39m

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

You can take a train from Perth to Old Pier via Glasgow Queen Street, George Square, Central Station Forecourt, Glasgow Central, Ayr, Stranraer, and Port Rodie Ferry Terminal in around 6h 11m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Canal Street to Cairnryan Stena Terminal via Buchanan Bus Station and Glasgow Buchanan in around 5h 9m.

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