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How to get fromSaltcoats to Cairnryanby bus, train, or car

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There are 4 ways to get from Saltcoats to Cairnryan by bus, train, or car

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  1. Line 585 bus, Bus

    best
    1. Take the bus from North Ayrshire Museum to Ayr Bus Stationbus bus 585
    2. Take the bus from Ayr to Cairnryan Stena Terminalbus bus 923
    3h 21m

  2. Drive 63.5 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Saltcoats to Cairnryancar car 63.5 mi
    1h 17m
    £16–23

  3. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Kilwinning to Ayrtrain train
    2. Take the train from Ayr to Girvantrain train
    3. Take the bus from Rail Station to Old Pierbus bus 360 / ...
    4h 4m
    £25–44

  4. Line 585 bus, bus via Old Pier

    1. Take the bus from North Ayrshire Museum to Ayr Bus Stationbus bus 585
    2. Take the bus from Ayr Bus Station to Old Pierbus bus 360 / ...
    3h 53m
    £23–30

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Map of how to get from Saltcoats to Cairnryan.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 63.6 mi
  • Duration: 3h 21m

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

You can take a bus from North Ayrshire Museum to Cairnryan Stena Terminal via Ayr Bus Station and Ayr in around 3h 21m.

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