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How to get fromAlva to Cairnryanby train, bus or car

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There are 6 ways to get from Alva to Cairnryan by train, bus, or car

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  1. Train, bus

    best
    1. Take the train from Stirling to Glasgow Queen Streettrain
    2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Ayr Bus StationbusX77
    3. Take the bus from Ayr Bus Station to Henrietta Streetbus60 / ...
    4. Take the bus from Henrietta Street to Old Pierbus358 / ...
    5h 26m
    £24–34

  2. Bus via Port Rodie

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Buchanan Bus StationbusM8 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Port Rodiebus923
    5h 43m
    £23–35

  3. Train

    1. Take the train from Stirling to Glasgow Queen Streettrain
    2. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Ayrtrain
    3. Take the train from Ayr to Stranraertrain
    5h 44m
    £34–45

  4. Drive 111.3 mi

    1. Drive from Alva to Cairnryancar111.3 mi
    2h 9m
    £28–41

  5. Line 52 bus, train, line 60 bus, line 358 bus

    1. Take the bus from The Cross Keys to Bus Stationbus324 / ...
    2. Take the train from Stirling to Glasgow Queen Streettrain
    3. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Ayrtrain
    4. Take the train from Ayr to Girvantrain
    5. Take the bus from Rail Station to Elder Avenuebus60 / ...
    6. Take the bus from Elder Avenue to Old Pierbus358 / ...
    5h 56m

  6. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Buchanan Bus StationbusX10 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Glasgow Buchanan to Cairnryan Stena Terminalbus923
    6h 17m

Alva to Cairnryan by bus, train, and foot

Calendar86Weekly Services
Duration5h 26mAverage Duration
Ticket£24Cheapest Price
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What companies run services between Alva, Scotland and Cairnryan, Scotland?

You can take a bus from The Cross Keys to Old Pier via Bus Station, Stirling, Glasgow Queen Street, Glasgow Central, Ayr, Stranraer, and Port Rodie Ferry Terminal in around 5h 44m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from The Cross Keys to Old Pier via Bus Station, Buchanan Bus Station, Port Rodie, and Port Rodie Ferry Terminal in around 5h 43m.

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