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

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There are 6 ways to get from Stirling to Cairnryan by train, bus, or car

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  1. Train, Bus

    best
    1. Take the train from Stirling to Glasgow Queen Streettrain train Alloa - Glasgow Queen Street / ...
    2. Take the bus from Glasgow Buchanan to Cairnryan Stena Terminalbus bus 923
    4h 1m
    £16–23

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Buchanan Bus Stationbus bus M8 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Glasgow Buchanan to Cairnryan Stena Terminalbus bus 923
    4h 3m
    £9–14

  3. Train

    1. Take the train from Stirling to Glasgow Queen Streettrain train
    2. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Ayrtrain train
    3. Take the train from Ayr to Stranraertrain train
    5h 30m
    £53–90

  4. Drive  105.3 mi

    1. Drive from Stirling to Cairnryancar car 105.3 mi
    2h 3m
    £27–38

  5. Train, bus via Ayr

    1. Take the train from Stirling to Glasgow Queen Streettrain train
    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 / ...
    4h 51m
    £34–58

  6. Bus via Port Rodie

    1. Take the bus from Wellgreen Road to Buchanan Bus Stationbus bus X36
    2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Port Rodiebus bus 923
    6h 3m
    £24–47

Stirling to Cairnryan by train, foot, and bus

Calendar21Weekly Services
Duration4h 1mAverage Duration
Ticket£16Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 110 mi
  • Duration: 4h 1m

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

You can take a train from Stirling to Old Pier via Glasgow Queen Street, Glasgow Central, Ayr, Stranraer, and Port Rodie Ferry Terminal in around 5h 30m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bus Station to Cairnryan Stena Terminal via Buchanan Bus Station and Glasgow Buchanan in around 4h 3m.

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