There are 5 ways to get from Prestwick to Cairnryan Port by train, bus, car, or taxi
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Train
best- Take the train from Prestwick Town to Stranraertrain Kilmarnock - Stranraer
2h 51m£30–53Drive 48.6 mi
cheapest- Drive from Prestwick to Cairnryan Portcar 48.6 mi
1h 3m£12–18Bus
- Take the bus from Ayr Bus Station to Ferry Terminalbus 360 / ...
3h 13m£21–28Taxi
- Take the taxi from Prestwick to Cairnryan Porttaxi 48.6 mi
1h 3m£100–130Train, bus
- Take the train from Ayr to Girvantrain Ayr - Stranraer / ...
- Take the bus from Rail Station to Ferry Terminalbus 360 / ...
3h 24m£19–31
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Prestwick to Cairnryan Port is to drive which costs £11 - £18 and takes 1h 3m.
The fastest way to get from Prestwick to Cairnryan Port is to drive which takes 1h 3m and costs £11 - £18.
No, there is no direct bus from Prestwick to Cairnryan Port. However, there are services departing from Gardiner Street and arriving at Ferry Terminal via Ayr Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 13m.
No, there is no direct train from Prestwick to Cairnryan Port. However, there are services departing from Prestwick Town and arriving at Stranraer via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 51m.
The distance between Prestwick and Cairnryan Port is 66 miles. The road distance is 48.9 miles.
The best way to get from Prestwick to Cairnryan Port without a car is to train which takes 2h 51m and costs £30 - £55.
It takes approximately 2h 51m to get from Prestwick to Cairnryan Port, including transfers.
Prestwick to Cairnryan Port bus services, operated by Stagecoach West Scotland, depart from Ayr Bus Station.
Prestwick to Cairnryan Port train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Prestwick Town station.
The best way to get from Prestwick to Cairnryan Port is to train which takes 2h 51m and costs £30 - £55. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £20 - £29 and takes 3h 13m.
What companies run services between Prestwick, Scotland and Cairnryan Port, Scotland?
ScotRail operates a train from Prestwick Town to Stranraer 6 times a week. Tickets cost £27–50 and the journey takes 1h 36m. Alternatively, Stagecoach West Scotland operates a bus from Ayr Bus Station to Ferry Terminal 4 times a week. Tickets cost £16–22 and the journey takes 1h 59m.
- Phone
- +44 (0)344 811 0141
- Website
- scotrail.co.uk
Train from Prestwick Town to Stranraer
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 36m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- £27–50
- Website
- https://www.scotrail.co.uk/
Train from Ayr to Girvan
- Ave. Duration
- 26 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £9–17
- Website
- https://www.scotrail.co.uk/
- Phone
- 0345 810 1000
- [email protected]
- Website
- stagecoachbus.com
Bus from Ayr Bus Station to Ferry Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 59m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- £16–22
- Website
- https://www.stagecoachbus.com/about/west-scotland
Bus from Rail Station to Ferry Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 54 min
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- £9–12
- Website
- https://www.stagecoachbus.com/about/west-scotland
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 3m
- Estimated price
- £100–130
Executive Cabs Glasgow
- Phone
- +44 755 224 0041
- Website
- executivecabsglasgow.co.uk
Streamline Taxis
- Phone
- +44 1292 28 45 45
- Website
- streamlinetaxis.com
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More Questions & Answers
Prestwick to Cairnryan Port bus services, operated by Stagecoach West Scotland, arrive at Ferry Terminal station.
Prestwick to Cairnryan Port train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Stranraer station.
Yes, the driving distance between Prestwick to Cairnryan Port is 49 miles. It takes approximately 1h 3m to drive from Prestwick to Cairnryan Port.
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