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How to get fromSaint Andrews to Cairnryanby bus, train, or car

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There are 5 ways to get from Saint Andrews to Cairnryan by bus, train, or car

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  1. Bus

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    1. Take the bus from Overgate to Buchanan Bus Stationbus bus Uk091
    2. Take the bus from Glasgow Buchanan to Cairnryan Stena Terminalbus bus 923
    5h 57m
    £21–38

  2. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Dundee to Glasgow Queen Streettrain train
    2. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Ayrtrain train
    3. Take the bus from Henrietta Street to Old Pierbus bus 360 / ...
    7h 11m
    £66–115

  3. Drive  151.6 mi

    1. Drive from Saint Andrews to Cairnryancar car 151.6 mi
    3h 6m
    £38–55

  4. Bus via Ayr

    1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Buchanan Bus Stationbus bus X24
    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 / ...
    7h 17m
    £43–60

  5. Bus #2

    1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Buchanan Bus Stationbus bus X24
    2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Port Rodiebus bus 923
    7h 56m
    £35–61

Saint Andrews to Cairnryan by bus and foot

Calendar21Weekly Services
Duration5h 57mAverage Duration
Ticket£21Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 175.1 mi
  • Duration: 5h 57m

What companies run services between Saint Andrews, Fife, Scotland and Cairnryan, Scotland?

You can take a bus from Bus Station to Cairnryan Stena Terminal via Railway Station, Overgate, Buchanan Bus Station, and Glasgow Buchanan in around 5h 57m.

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