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How to get fromWest Kilbride to Cairnryanby bus, train, or car

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

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  1. Bus

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    1. Take the bus from Manse Road to Ayr Bus Stationbus bus 585
    2. Take the bus from Ayr to Cairnryan Stena Terminalbus bus 923
    3h 45m
    £13–15

  2. 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 11m
    £25–42

  3. Drive  68.1 mi

    1. Drive from West Kilbride to Cairnryancar car 68.1 mi
    1h 20m
    £17–25

  4. Bus via Old Pier

    1. Take the bus from Manse Road to Ayr Bus Stationbus bus 585
    2. Take the bus from Ayr Bus Station to Old Pierbus bus 360 / ...
    4h 2m
    £24–32

West Kilbride to Cairnryan by bus

Calendar21Weekly Buses
Duration3h 45mAverage Duration
Ticket£13Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 70.5 mi
  • Duration: 3h 45m

What companies run services between West Kilbride, North Ayrshire, Scotland and Cairnryan, Scotland?

You can take a bus from Manse Road to Cairnryan Stena Terminal via Ayr Bus Station and Ayr in around 3h 45m.

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