There are 5 ways to get from Saint Andrews to Cairnryan by bus, train, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Bus
best- Take the bus from Dundee Slessor Gardens to Buchanan Bus Stnbus Ember
- Take the bus from Glasgow Buchanan to Cairnryan Stena Terminalbus 923
6h 12m£18–24Train, bus
- Take the train from Dundee to Glasgow Queen Streettrain
- Take the train from Glasgow Central to Ayrtrain
- Take the bus from Henrietta Street to Old Pierbus 360 / ...
7h 13m£67–115Drive 151.6 mi
- Drive from Saint Andrews to Cairnryancar 151.6 mi
3h 4m£38–54Bus via Port Rodie
- Take the bus from Overgate to Buchanan Bus Stationbus Uk091
- Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Port Rodiebus 923
7h 21m£36–63Train, bus via Edinburgh
- Take the train from Cupar to Haymarkettrain
- Take the train from Haymarket to Charing Cross (Glasgow)train
- Take the bus from Garnet Street to Wellington Squarebus X77
- Take the bus from Wellington Square to Henrietta Streetbus 60 / ...
- Take the bus from Henrietta Street to Old Pierbus 360 / ...
8h 42m£63–100
Saint Andrews to Cairnryan by bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Saint Andrews to Cairnryan is to bus which costs £18 - £25 and takes 6h 12m.
The fastest way to get from Saint Andrews to Cairnryan is to drive which takes 3h 4m and costs £35 - £55.
No, there is no direct bus from Saint Andrews station to Cairnryan. However, there are services departing from Bus Station and arriving at Cairnryan Stena Terminal via Dundee Slessor Gardens and Glasgow Buchanan. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 12m.
The distance between Saint Andrews and Cairnryan is 177 miles. The road distance is 152.5 miles.
The best way to get from Saint Andrews to Cairnryan without a car is to bus which takes 6h 12m and costs £18 - £25.
It takes approximately 6h 12m to get from Saint Andrews to Cairnryan, including transfers.
Saint Andrews to Cairnryan bus services, operated by Ember, depart from Dundee Slessor Gardens station.
Saint Andrews to Cairnryan bus services, operated by Ember, arrive at Buchanan Bus Stn station.
Yes, the driving distance between Saint Andrews to Cairnryan is 152 miles. It takes approximately 3h 4m to drive from Saint Andrews to Cairnryan.
There are 213+ hotels available in Cairnryan.
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, Dundee Slessor Gardens, Buchanan Bus Stn, and Glasgow Buchanan in around 6h 12m.
- Phone
- +44 (0)344 811 0141
- Website
- ScotRail
Train from Dundee to Glasgow Queen Street
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 39m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £30–55
- Website
- ScotRail
Train from Glasgow Central to Ayr
- Ave. Duration
- 53 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- £16–26
- Website
- ScotRail
Train from Cupar to Haymarket
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 3m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £16–27
- Website
- ScotRail
Train from Haymarket to Charing Cross (Glasgow)
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 18m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- £17–28
- Website
- ScotRail
- Phone
- +44 3447 369 123
- [email protected]
- Website
- Cross Country
Train from Cupar to Haymarket
- Ave. Duration
- 54 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- £18–28
- Website
- Cross Country
- Phone
- +44 (0)131 510 4007
- [email protected]
- Website
- Ember
Bus from Dundee Slessor Gardens to Buchanan Bus Stn
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 4m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £10–15
- Website
- Ember
- Phone
- +44 28 9066 6630
- Website
- Translink
Bus from Glasgow Buchanan to Cairnryan Stena Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 20m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- £4
- Website
- Translink
- Belfast urban network
- £4
- Phone
- 0345 810 1000
- [email protected]
- Website
- Stagecoach West Scotland
Bus from Henrietta Street to Old Pier
- Ave. Duration
- 48 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £8–12
- Website
- Stagecoach West Scotland
Bus from Garnet Street to Wellington Square
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 16m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- £11–15
- Website
- Stagecoach West Scotland
Bus from Wellington Square to Henrietta Street
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 2m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- £8–12
- Website
- Stagecoach West Scotland
Bus from Henrietta Street to Old Pier
- Ave. Duration
- 48 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £8–12
- Website
- Stagecoach West Scotland
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- [email protected]
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Overgate to Buchanan Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- £9–15
- Website
- Flixbus
- Phone
- 01698 653164
- [email protected]
- Website
- Park's of Hamilton
Bus from Overgate to Buchanan Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 24m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £13–18
- Website
- Park's of Hamilton
- Phone
- 0141 352 4444
- [email protected]
- Website
- Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd
Bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Port Rodie
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 35m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £16–35
- Website
- Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd
- Single
- £16–35
Want to know more about travelling around United Kingdom
Rome2Rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Filled with useful and timely travel information, the guides answer all the hard questions - such as 'How do I buy a ticket?', 'Should I book online before I travel? ', 'How much should I expect to pay?', 'Do the trains and buses have Wifi?' - to help you get the most out of your next trip.
Related travel guides
Travelling to the UK: What do I need to know?
Read the travel guide
Want to know more about Flixbus?
Read the travel guide



























