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How to get fromPrestwick Airport to Cairnryanby bus, car, taxi, or train

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There are 4 ways to get from Prestwick Airport to Cairnryan by bus, car, taxi, or train

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  1. Bus

    best
    1. Take the bus from Ayr Bus Station to Henrietta Streetbus bus 60 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Henrietta Street to Old Pierbus bus 360 / ...
    3h 12m
    £21–30

  2. Drive 49 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Prestwick Airport to Cairnryancar car 49 mi
    1h 4m
    £12–18

  3. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Prestwick Airport to Cairnryantaxi taxi 49 mi
    1h 4m
    £100–130

  4. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Ayr to Girvantrain train Ayr - Stranraer / ...
    2. Take the bus from Henrietta Street to Old Pierbus bus 360 / ...
    3h 29m
    £20–35

Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Prestwick Airport to Cairnryan.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 55.8 mi
  • Duration: 3h 12m

What companies run services between Prestwick Airport, Scotland and Cairnryan, Scotland?

You can take a bus from Prestwick Airport Stop 2 to Old Pier via Ayr Bus Station and Henrietta Street in around 3h 12m.

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