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

The cheapest way to get from Alloa to Cairnryan is to drive which costs £27 - £40 and takes 2h 9m.

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

The fastest way to get from Alloa to Cairnryan is to drive which takes 2h 9m and costs £27 - £40.

Is there a direct bus between Alloa and Cairnryan?

No, there is no direct bus from Alloa to Cairnryan. However, there are services departing from Shillinghill and arriving at Cairnryan Stena Terminal via North Approach Road and Glasgow Buchanan. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 30m.

How far is it from Alloa to Cairnryan?

The distance between Alloa and Cairnryan is 117 miles. The road distance is 112.2 miles.

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

The best way to get from Alloa to Cairnryan without a car is to train and Bus which takes 4h 13m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 4h 13m to get from Alloa to Cairnryan, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Alloa to Cairnryan bus from?

Alloa to Cairnryan bus services, operated by Stagecoach East Scotland, depart from North Approach Road station.

Train or bus from Alloa to Cairnryan?

The best way to get from Alloa to Cairnryan is to train which takes 5h 25m and costs £35 - £90. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 4h 30m.

Where does the Alloa to Cairnryan bus arrive?

Alloa to Cairnryan bus services, operated by Stagecoach East Scotland, arrive at Buchanan Bus Station.

Can I drive from Alloa to Cairnryan?

Yes, the driving distance between Alloa to Cairnryan is 112 miles. It takes approximately 2h 9m to drive from Alloa to Cairnryan.

Where can I stay near Cairnryan?

There are 201+ hotels available in Cairnryan.

Alloa to Cairnryan - 5 ways to travel via train, Bus, and car

There are 5 ways to get from Alloa to Cairnryan by train, bus, or car

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Train, Bus
best
1. Take the train from Alloa to Glasgow Queen Streettrain Alloa - Glasgow Queen Street
2. Take the bus from Glasgow Buchanan to Cairnryan Stena Terminalbus 923
4h 13m
Train, bus via Ayr
cheapest
1. Take the train from Alloa to Glasgow Queen Streettrain
2. Take the bus from West Regent Lane to Ayr Bus Stationbus X77
3. Take the bus from Ayr Bus Station to Henrietta Streetbus 60 / ...
4. Take the bus from Henrietta Street to Old Pierbus 358 / ...
4h 57m
£24–49
Train
1. Take the train from Alloa to Glasgow Queen Streettrain
2. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Ayrtrain
3. Take the train from Ayr to Stranraertrain
5h 25m
£38–88
Drive 111.6 mi
1. Drive from Alloa to Cairnryancar 111.6 mi
2h 9m
£28–40
Bus
1. Take the bus from North Approach Road to Buchanan Bus Stationbus X24 / ...
2. Take the bus from Glasgow Buchanan to Cairnryan Stena Terminalbus 923
4h 30m

Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Alloa to Cairnryan.

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Distance: 116.7 mi
Duration: 4h 13m

What companies run services between Alloa, Scotland and Cairnryan, Scotland?

You can take a train from Alloa to Old Pier via Glasgow Queen Street, Glasgow Central, Ayr, Stranraer, and Port Rodie Ferry Terminal in around 5h 25m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Shillinghill to Cairnryan Stena Terminal via High Street Stance B, North Approach Road, Buchanan Bus Station, and Glasgow Buchanan in around 4h 30m.

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