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Cheapest and Fastest Ways to Travel from Dunbar to Cairnryan

Composite routes from Dunbar to Cairnryan

Cheapest
2 h 47 min
Car
243 km.
from $13
Other
4 h 41 min
Train, Bus
195 km.
from $126.59
6 h 5 min
194 km.
from $45.50
7 h 5 min
192 km.
from $173.65
5 h 50 min
194 km.
from $80.74
5 h 55 min
195 km.
from $70.21

Transport providers

Bus operators

FlixBus

Phone:
+49 30 300 137 300
Email:
Website:
flixbus.com
Bus from St Andrew's House to Buchanan
Ave. Duration:
1h 20m
Frequency:
Every 30 minutes
Estimated price:
$10.13–$15.19

Scottish Citylink

Phone:
0141 352 4444
Email:
Website:
citylink.co.uk/
Bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Stena
Ave. Duration:
2h 10m
Frequency:
3 times a day
Estimated price:
$27.85–$37.97
Bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Bus
Ave. Duration:
55 min
Frequency:
4 times a day
Estimated price:
$13.92–$20.25
Bus from Shandwick Place to Buchanan
Ave. Duration:
1h 16m
Frequency:
Every 20 minutes
Estimated price:
$16.46–$24.05

Stagecoach West Scotland

Phone:
+44 1292 613500
Email:
Website:
stagecoachbus.com
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

East Coast Buses

Email:
Website:
eastcoastbuses.co.uk/
Bus from High Street to Shandwick
Ave. Duration:
1h 18m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$7.59–$9.49
Bus from High Street to St
Ave. Duration:
1h 10m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$6.96–$8.86

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

Cross Country

Phone:
0344 736 9123
Email:
Website:
crosscountrytrains.co.uk/
Train from Dunbar to Edinburgh
Ave. Duration:
23 min
Frequency:
3 times a day
Estimated price:
$34.18–$54.43
Train from Edinburgh Waverley to Glasgow
Ave. Duration:
1h 3m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$43.04–$88.60

LNER

Phone:
+44 345 722 5333
Email:
Website:
lner.co.uk/
Train from Dunbar to Edinburgh
Ave. Duration:
22 min
Frequency:
4 times a day
Estimated price:
$63.29–$94.93

ScotRail

Phone:
+44 344 811 0141
Email:
Website:
scotrail.co.uk/
Train from Dunbar to Edinburgh
Ave. Duration:
31 min
Frequency:
4 times a day
Estimated price:
$12.66–$29.11
Train from Edinburgh Waverley to Glasgow
Ave. Duration:
50 min
Frequency:
Every 20 minutes
Estimated price:
$18.99–$43.04
Train from Glasgow Central to Ayr
Ave. Duration:
53 min
Frequency:
Every 30 minutes
Estimated price:
$13.92–$32.91
Train from Ayr to Stranraer
Ave. Duration:
1h 21m
Frequency:
5 times a day
Estimated price:
$20.25–$45.57

TransPennine Express Service

Phone:
+44 345 600 1671
Website:
tpexpress.co.uk/
Train from Dunbar to Edinburgh
Ave. Duration:
29 min
Frequency:
Every 4 hours
Estimated price:
$15.19–$37.97

Questions and Answers

What is the cheapest way to get from Dunbar to Cairnryan?

The cheapest way to get from Dunbar to Cairnryan is to bus via Edinburgh which costs $38.04 - $53.26 and takes 6h 5m.

What is the fastest way to get from Dunbar to Cairnryan?

The fastest way to get from Dunbar to Cairnryan is to drive which takes 2h 45m and costs $48.91 - $70.65 .

Is there a direct bus between Dunbar and Cairnryan?

No, there is no direct bus from Dunbar to Cairnryan. However, there are services departing from High Street and arriving at Stena Terminal via Shandwick Place and Buchanan Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 55m.

How far is it from Dunbar to Cairnryan?

The distance between Dunbar and Cairnryan is 254 km. The road distance is 243.9 km.

How do I travel from Dunbar to Cairnryan without a car?

The best way to get from Dunbar to Cairnryan without a car is to train and bus which takes 4h 41m and costs $51.09 - $152.17 .

How long does it take to get from Dunbar to Cairnryan?

It takes approximately 4h 41m to get from Dunbar to Cairnryan, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Dunbar to Cairnryan bus from?

Dunbar to Cairnryan bus services, operated by East Coast Buses, depart from High Street station.

Train or bus from Dunbar to Cairnryan?

The best way to get from Dunbar to Cairnryan is to train which takes 7h 5m and costs $59.78 - $228.26 . Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $41.30 - $59.78 and takes 5h 55m.

Where does the Dunbar to Cairnryan bus arrive?

Dunbar to Cairnryan bus services, operated by East Coast Buses, arrive at Shandwick Place station.

Can I drive from Dunbar to Cairnryan?

Yes, the driving distance between Dunbar to Cairnryan is 244 km. It takes approximately 2h 45m to drive from Dunbar 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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