How to Travel from
Edinburgh bus Station to Cairnryan
by Route or Car
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Edinburgh bus Station, Great Britain → Cairnryan, Great Britain
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Cheapest and Fastest Ways to Travel from Edinburgh Bus Station to Cairnryan
Composite routes from Edinburgh Bus Station to Cairnryan
Cheapest
2 h 26 min
Car
191 km.
from $10
Other
4 h 18 min
Train, Bus
158 km.
from $75.70
4 h 50 min
158 km.
from $38.80
4 h 33 min
158 km.
from $65.09
5 h 27 min
Train, bus via Ayr, Train, bus via Ayr
158 km.
from $51.48
Route Navigator Edinburgh bus Station - Cairnryan
Get all the information you need right here
Continue onto North Clyde Street Lane
North Clyde Street Lane, 44 м
44 м
Turn left onto North St Andrew Street
North St Andrew Street, 189 м
189 м
Turn right onto St Andrew Square
St Andrew Square, 132 м
132 м
Turn right onto St Andrew Square
St Andrew Square, 55 м
55 м
Turn left onto George Street
George Street, 193 м
193 м
At roundabout, take exit 2 onto George Street
George Street, 208 м
208 м
At roundabout, take exit 2 onto George Street
George Street, 206 м
206 м
At roundabout, take exit 2 onto George Street
George Street, 212 м
212 м
Turn left onto Charlotte Square
Charlotte Square, 53 м
53 м
Continue onto South Charlotte Street
South Charlotte Street, 435 м
435 м
Turn right onto West Approach Road
West Approach Road, 1 km 315 м
1 km 315 м
Continue onto West Approach Road
West Approach Road, 358 м
358 м
Turn slight left onto Gorgie Road
Gorgie Road, 3 km 138 м
3 km 138 м
At roundabout, take exit 2 onto Calder Road
Calder Road, 1 km 741 м
1 km 741 м
At roundabout, take exit 2 onto Calder Road
Calder Road, 1 km 678 м
1 km 678 м
At roundabout, take exit 2 onto Calder Road
Calder Road, 1 km 849 м
1 km 849 м
At roundabout, take exit 3 onto A720
496 м
496 м
Keep left toward M8
M8, 48 km 582 м
48 km 582 м
Keep left onto M8
13 km 474 м
13 km 474 м
At roundabout, take exit 3 onto East Mains Road
East Mains Road, 1 km 663 м
1 km 663 м
At roundabout, take exit 2 onto East Mains Road
East Mains Road, 476 м
476 м
At roundabout, take exit 1 onto East Mains Road
East Mains Road, 1 km 665 м
1 km 665 м
At roundabout, take exit 2 onto West Mains Road
West Mains Road, 1 km 736 м
1 km 736 м
At roundabout, take exit 2 onto West Mains Road
West Mains Road, 1 km 142 м
1 km 142 м
At roundabout, take exit 1 onto Queensway
Queensway, 170 м
170 м
At roundabout, take exit 3 onto Eaglesham Road
Eaglesham Road, 214 м
214 м
At roundabout, take exit 2 onto Eaglesham Road
Eaglesham Road, 1 km 697 м
1 km 697 м
At roundabout, take exit 2 onto Eaglesham Road
Eaglesham Road, 211 м
211 м
At roundabout, take exit 1 onto Eaglesham Road
Eaglesham Road, 280 м
280 м
At roundabout, take exit 2 onto Eaglesham Road
Eaglesham Road, 315 м
315 м
At roundabout, take exit 2 onto Eaglesham Road
Eaglesham Road, 445 м
445 м
At roundabout, take exit 1
289 м
289 м
At roundabout, take exit 2
1 km 530 м
1 km 530 м
At roundabout, take exit 2
3 km 18 м
3 km 18 м
Continue onto Moor Road
Moor Road, 9 km 501 м
9 km 501 м
Keep left
24 м
24 м
Turn slight left onto Ayr Road
Ayr Road, 1 km 583 м
1 km 583 м
At roundabout, take exit 1 onto A77
3 km 498 м
3 km 498 м
At roundabout, take exit 2 onto A77
1 km 917 м
1 km 917 м
At roundabout, take exit 1 onto Stewarton Road
Stewarton Road, 99 м
99 м
Turn right onto M77
19 km 90 м
19 km 90 м
At roundabout, take exit 1 onto Prestwick Bypass
Prestwick Bypass, 3 km 483 м
3 km 483 м
At roundabout, take exit 2 onto Prestwick Bypass
Prestwick Bypass, 3 km 780 м
3 km 780 м
At roundabout, take exit 2 onto Ayr Bypass
Ayr Bypass, 2 km 492 м
2 km 492 м
At roundabout, take exit 2 onto Holmston Roundabout
Holmston Roundabout, 2 km 814 м
2 km 814 м
At roundabout, take exit 2 onto Bankfield Roundabout
Bankfield Roundabout, 8 km 565 м
8 km 565 м
At roundabout, take exit 2 onto Maybole Bypass
Maybole Bypass, 4 km 451 м
4 km 451 м
At roundabout, take exit 2 onto Maybole Bypass
Maybole Bypass, 1 km 681 м
1 km 681 м
At roundabout, take exit 2 onto Kirkoswald Road
Kirkoswald Road, 17 km 83 м
17 km 83 м
At roundabout, take exit 2 onto Shallochpark Roundabout
Shallochpark Roundabout, 155 м
155 м
Turn slight left onto Vicarton Street
Vicarton Street, 2 km 496 м
2 km 496 м
At roundabout, take exit 3 onto Shallochpark Roundabout
Shallochpark Roundabout, 35 km 88 м
35 km 88 м
At roundabout, take exit 1 onto A77
1 km 691 м
1 km 691 м
Turn left
147 м
147 м
Turn right
39 м
39 м
Arrive at destination
Transport providers
Bus operators
FlixBus
Bus from Edinburgh, Bus Station to Glasgow
Ave. Duration:
1h 20m
Frequency:
Every 30 minutes
Estimated price:
$10.13–$15.19
Bus from St Andrew's House to Buchanan
Ave. Duration:
1h 20m
Frequency:
Every 30 minutes
Estimated price:
$10.13–$15.19
Megabus UK
Email:
Website:
uk.megabus.com
Bus from Edinburgh, Bus Station to Glasgow
Ave. Duration:
1h 23m
Frequency:
Every 20 minutes
Estimated price:
$12.66–$18.99
Scottish Citylink
Bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Stena
Ave. Duration:
2h 10m
Frequency:
3 times a day
Estimated price:
$27.85–$37.97
Bus from Edinburgh, Bus Station to Glasgow
Ave. Duration:
1h 23m
Frequency:
Every 20 minutes
Estimated price:
$16.46–$24.05
Bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Bus
Ave. Duration:
55 min
Frequency:
4 times a day
Estimated price:
$13.92–$20.25
Stagecoach West Scotland
Bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Bus
Ave. Duration:
1h 5m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$8.23–$12.02
Bus from Bus Station to Old
Ave. Duration:
1h 56m
Frequency:
4 times a week
Estimated price:
$12.02–$17.72
Train operators
Translink UK
Phone:
+44 28 9066 6630
Website:
translink.co.uk/
Bus from Glasgow Buchanan to Cairnryan
Ave. Duration:
2h 20m
Frequency:
4 times a day
Estimated price:
$27.85–$37.97
National Express
Phone:
08717 81 81 81
Website:
nationalexpress.com/en
Bus from Edinburgh, Bus Station to Glasgow
Ave. Duration:
1h 18m
Frequency:
4 times a day
Estimated price:
$21.52–$31.64
ScotRail
Train from Edinburgh Waverley to Glasgow
Ave. Duration:
50 min
Frequency:
Every 20 minutes
Estimated price:
$18.99–$43.04
Questions and Answers
What is the cheapest way to get from Edinburgh bus Station to Cairnryan?
The cheapest way to get from Edinburgh bus Station to Cairnryan is to bus via St Andrew's House which costs $32.61 - $45.65 and takes 4h 50m.
What is the fastest way to get from Edinburgh bus Station to Cairnryan?
The fastest way to get from Edinburgh bus Station to Cairnryan is to drive which takes 2h 22m and costs $39.13 - $59.78 .
Is there a direct bus between Edinburgh bus Station and Cairnryan?
No, there is no direct bus from Edinburgh bus Station station to Cairnryan. However, there are services departing from Edinburgh, Bus Station and arriving at Stena Terminal via Buchanan Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 33m.
How far is it from Edinburgh bus Station to Cairnryan?
The distance between Edinburgh bus Station and Cairnryan is 209 km. The road distance is 196.9 km.
How do I travel from Edinburgh bus Station to Cairnryan without a car?
The best way to get from Edinburgh bus Station to Cairnryan without a car is to train and bus which takes 4h 18m and costs $40.22 - $70.65 .
How long does it take to get from Edinburgh bus Station to Cairnryan?
It takes approximately 4h 18m to get from Edinburgh bus Station to Cairnryan, including transfers.
Where do I catch the Edinburgh bus Station to Cairnryan bus from?
Edinburgh bus Station to Cairnryan bus services, operated by Megabus UK, depart from Edinburgh, Bus Station.
Where does the Edinburgh bus Station to Cairnryan bus arrive?
Edinburgh bus Station to Cairnryan bus services, operated by Megabus UK, arrive at Glasgow Buchanan Bus Station.
Can I drive from Edinburgh bus Station to Cairnryan?
Yes, the driving distance between Edinburgh bus Station to Cairnryan is 197 km. It takes approximately 2h 22m to drive from Edinburgh bus Station to Cairnryan.
Where can I stay near Cairnryan?
There are 162+ hotels available in Cairnryan. Prices start at $47.07 per night.
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