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Cheapest and Fastest Ways to Travel from {from} to {to}

Composite routes from Edinburgh to Cairnryan

Cheapest
2 h 23 min
Car
196 km.
from $10
Other
4 h 8 min
Train, Bus
158 km.
from $75.70
4 h 40 min
158 km.
from $38.80
6 h 23 min
156 km.
from $121.89
4 h 28 min
158 km.
from $59.74
5 h 17 min
Train, bus via Ayr, Train, bus via Ayr
158 km.
from $51.48

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 Princes Street to Buchanan
Ave. Duration:
1h 18m
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

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

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 Edinburgh Waverley to Glasgow
Ave. Duration:
1h 3m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$43.04–$88.60

ScotRail

Phone:
+44 344 811 0141
Email:
Website:
scotrail.co.uk/
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

Questions and Answers

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

The cheapest way to get from Edinburgh to Cairnryan is to bus via St Andrew's House which costs $32.61 - $45.65 and takes 4h 40m.

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

The fastest way to get from Edinburgh to Cairnryan is to drive which takes 2h 21m and costs $39.13 - $59.78 .

Is there a direct bus between Edinburgh and Cairnryan?

No, there is no direct bus from Edinburgh to Cairnryan. However, there are services departing from Princes Street and arriving at Stena Terminal via Buchanan Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 28m.

How far is it from Edinburgh to Cairnryan?

The distance between Edinburgh and Cairnryan is 208 km. The road distance is 196.4 km.

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

The best way to get from Edinburgh to Cairnryan without a car is to train and bus which takes 4h 8m and costs $40.22 - $70.65 .

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

It takes approximately 4h 8m to get from Edinburgh to Cairnryan, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Edinburgh to Cairnryan bus from?

Edinburgh to Cairnryan bus services, operated by Scottish Citylink, depart from Princes Street station.

Train or bus from Edinburgh to Cairnryan?

The best way to get from Edinburgh to Cairnryan is to train which takes 6h 23m and costs $48.91 - $152.17 . Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $34.78 - $50 and takes 4h 28m.

Where does the Edinburgh to Cairnryan bus arrive?

Edinburgh to Cairnryan bus services, operated by Scottish Citylink, arrive at Buchanan Bus Station.

Can I drive from Edinburgh to Cairnryan?

Yes, the driving distance between Edinburgh to Cairnryan is 196 km. It takes approximately 2h 21m to drive from Edinburgh 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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