There are 6 ways to get from Wishaw to Cairnryan by bus, train, or car
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Stewarton Street to Buchanan Bus Stationbus X11
- Take the bus from Glasgow Buchanan to Cairnryan Stena Terminalbus 923
4h 4m£9–11Train
- Take the train from Glasgow Central to Ayrtrain Glasgow Central - Ayr / ...
- Take the train from Ayr to Stranraertrain Ayr - Stranraer / ...
5h 21m£47–81Drive 84.5 mi
- Drive from Wishaw to Cairnryancar 84.5 mi
1h 53m£21–31Train, bus
- Take the train from Glasgow Central to Kilmarnocktrain
- Take the train from Kilmarnock to Girvantrain
- Take the bus from Henrietta Street to Old Pierbus 360 / ...
5h 38m£38–64Line 240 bus, bus via Ayr
- Take the bus from Alexander Street to Buchanan Bus Stationbus 240
- Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Ayr Bus Stationbus X77
- Take the bus from Ayr Bus Station to Henrietta Streetbus 60 / ...
- Take the bus from Henrietta Street to Old Pierbus 360 / ...
6h 6m£28–47Line 240 bus, bus
- Take the bus from Alexander Street to Buchanan Bus Stationbus 240
- Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Port Rodiebus 923
6h 39m£25–48
Wishaw to Cairnryan by bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Wishaw to Cairnryan is to bus which costs £9 - £11 and takes 4h 4m.
The fastest way to get from Wishaw to Cairnryan is to drive which takes 1h 53m and costs £20 - £30.
No, there is no direct bus from Wishaw to Cairnryan. However, there are services departing from Stewarton Street and arriving at Cairnryan Stena Terminal via Glasgow Buchanan. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 4m.
No, there is no direct train from Wishaw to Cairnryan. However, there are services departing from Wishaw and arriving at Stranraer via Glasgow Central and Ayr. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 21m.
The distance between Wishaw and Cairnryan is 99 miles. The road distance is 85 miles.
The best way to get from Wishaw to Cairnryan without a car is to bus which takes 4h 4m and costs £9 - £11.
It takes approximately 4h 4m to get from Wishaw to Cairnryan, including transfers.
Wishaw to Cairnryan bus services, operated by First Greater Glasgow, depart from Stewarton Street station.
Wishaw to Cairnryan train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Glasgow Central station.
The best way to get from Wishaw to Cairnryan is to bus which takes 4h 4m and costs £9 - £11. Alternatively, you can train, which costs £45 - £85 and takes 5h 21m.
What companies run services between Wishaw, Scotland and Cairnryan, Scotland?
You can take a bus from Stewarton Street to Cairnryan Stena Terminal via Buchanan Bus Station and Glasgow Buchanan in around 4h 4m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Wishaw to Old Pier via Glasgow Central, Ayr, Stranraer, and Port Rodie Ferry Terminal in around 5h 21m.
- Phone
- +44 (0)344 811 0141
- Website
- ScotRail
Train from Glasgow Central to Ayr
- Ave. Duration
- 53 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- £16–26
- Website
- ScotRail
Train from Ayr to Stranraer
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 21m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- £22–40
- Website
- ScotRail
Train from Glasgow Central to Kilmarnock
- Ave. Duration
- 52 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £9–16
- Website
- ScotRail
Train from Kilmarnock to Girvan
- Ave. Duration
- 52 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £14–23
- Website
- ScotRail
- Phone
- +44 141 420 7600
- Website
- First Greater Glasgow
Bus from Stewarton Street to Buchanan Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 44 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- £5–7
- Website
- First Greater Glasgow
Bus from Alexander Street to Buchanan Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 57m
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- £5–8
- Website
- First Greater Glasgow
Bus from Alexander Street to Buchanan Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 57m
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- £5–8
- Website
- First Greater Glasgow
- Phone
- +44 141 332 6811
- [email protected]
- Website
- Stuarts Coaches UK
Bus from Stewarton Street to Buchanan Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 39 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Website
- Stuarts Coaches UK
- Phone
- +44 28 9066 6630
- Website
- Translink
Bus from Glasgow Buchanan to Cairnryan Stena Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 20m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- £4
- Website
- Translink
- Belfast urban network
- £4
- Phone
- 0345 810 1000
- [email protected]
- Website
- Stagecoach West Scotland
Bus from Henrietta Street to Old Pier
- Ave. Duration
- 48 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £8–12
- Website
- Stagecoach West Scotland
Bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Ayr Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 3m
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- £11–15
- Website
- Stagecoach West Scotland
Bus from Ayr Bus Station to Henrietta Street
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 2m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- £8–12
- Website
- Stagecoach West Scotland
Bus from Henrietta Street to Old Pier
- Ave. Duration
- 48 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £8–12
- Website
- Stagecoach West Scotland
- Phone
- 0141 352 4444
- [email protected]
- Website
- Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd
Bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Ayr Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £6–13
- Website
- Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd
- Single
- £6–13
Bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Port Rodie
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 35m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £16–35
- Website
- Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd
- Single
- £16–35
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Booking & Getting There
Wishaw to Cairnryan bus services, operated by First Greater Glasgow, arrive at Buchanan Bus Station.
Wishaw to Cairnryan train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Ayr station.
Yes, the driving distance between Wishaw to Cairnryan is 85 miles. It takes approximately 1h 53m to drive from Wishaw to Cairnryan.
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