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How to get fromSouth Queensferry to Cairnryanby train, bus, or car

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

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  1. Train, Bus

    best
    1. Take the train from Haymarket to Glasgow Queen Streettrain train Edinburgh - Glasgow Queen Street / ...
    2. Take the bus from Glasgow Buchanan to Cairnryan Stena Terminalbus bus 923
    4h 38m

  2. Drive 114.9 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from South Queensferry to Cairnryancar car 114.9 mi
    2h 22m
    £28–41

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Terminal to Buchanan Bus Stationbus bus Air
    2. Take the bus from Glasgow Buchanan to Cairnryan Stena Terminalbus bus 923
    4h 43m

  4. Bus via Ayr

    1. Take the bus from Terminal to Buchanan Bus Stationbus bus Air
    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 / ...
    5h 33m
    £32–58

Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from South Queensferry to Cairnryan.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 134.4 mi
  • Duration: 4h 38m

What companies run services between South Queensferry, Scotland and Cairnryan, Scotland?

You can take a bus from Slip Road to Cairnryan Stena Terminal via Terminal, Buchanan Bus Station, and Glasgow Buchanan in around 4h 43m.

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