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

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There are 3 ways to get from West Kilbride to Cairnryan by train, bus, or car

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  1. Train, bus

    best
    1. Take the train from Kilwinning to Ayrtrain train
    2. Take the train from Ayr to Girvantrain train
    3. Take the bus from Henrietta Street to Old Pierbus bus 360 / ...
    4h 16m
    £28–51

  2. Drive 68.1 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from West Kilbride to Cairnryancar car 68.1 mi
    1h 20m
    £17–24

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Manse Road to Ayr Bus Stationbus bus 585
    2. Take the bus from Ayr Bus Station to Henrietta Streetbus bus 60 / ...
    3. Take the bus from Henrietta Street to Old Pierbus bus 360 / ...
    4h 17m
    £25–35

West Kilbride to Cairnryan by train and bus

Calendar89Weekly Services
Duration4h 16mAverage Duration
Ticket£28Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 71.3 mi
  • Duration: 4h 16m

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

You can take a bus from Manse Road to Old Pier via Ayr Bus Station and Henrietta Street in around 4h 17m.

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