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

The cheapest way to get from Bathgate to Cairnryan is to drive which costs £24 - £35 and takes 2h 4m.

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

The fastest way to get from Bathgate to Cairnryan is to drive which takes 2h 4m and costs £24 - £35.

Is there a direct bus between Bathgate and Cairnryan?

No, there is no direct bus from Bathgate to Cairnryan. However, there are services departing from St David's House and arriving at Cairnryan Stena Terminal via Haymarket Station and Glasgow Buchanan. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 38m.

How far is it from Bathgate to Cairnryan?

The distance between Bathgate and Cairnryan is 106 miles. The road distance is 101 miles.

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

The best way to get from Bathgate to Cairnryan without a car is to train and Bus which takes 4h 16m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 4h 16m to get from Bathgate to Cairnryan, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Bathgate to Cairnryan bus from?

Bathgate to Cairnryan bus services, operated by Lothian Country Buses, depart from St David's House station.

Train or bus from Bathgate to Cairnryan?

The best way to get from Bathgate to Cairnryan is to train which takes 5h 26m and costs £35 - £50. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 5h 38m.

Where does the Bathgate to Cairnryan bus arrive?

Bathgate to Cairnryan bus services, operated by Lothian Country Buses, arrive at Haymarket Station.

Can I drive from Bathgate to Cairnryan?

Yes, the driving distance between Bathgate to Cairnryan is 101 miles. It takes approximately 2h 4m to drive from Bathgate to Cairnryan.

Where can I stay near Cairnryan?

There are 189+ hotels available in Cairnryan.

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

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

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Train, Bus
best
1. Take the train from Bathgate to Glasgow Queen Street Low Leveltrain Edinburgh - Helensburgh Central / ...
2. Take the bus from Glasgow Buchanan to Cairnryan Stena Terminalbus 923
4h 16m
Drive 100.4 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Bathgate to Cairnryancar 100.4 mi
2h 4m
£25–35
Train
1. Take the train from Bathgate to Glasgow Queen Street Low Leveltrain
2. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Ayrtrain
3. Take the train from Ayr to Stranraertrain
5h 26m
£38–49
Train, bus via Ayr
1. Take the train from Bathgate to Glasgow Queen Street Low Leveltrain
2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station 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 / ...
5h 6m
£27–38
Bus
1. Take the bus from St David's House to Haymarket Stationbus X18 / ...
2. Take the bus from Haymarket Station to Buchanan Bus Stationbus
3. Take the bus from Glasgow Buchanan to Cairnryan Stena Terminalbus 923
5h 38m

Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Bathgate to Cairnryan.

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Distance: 105.8 mi
Duration: 4h 16m

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

You can take a train from Bathgate to Old Pier via Glasgow Queen Street Low Level, Glasgow Central, Ayr, Stranraer, and Port Rodie Ferry Terminal in around 5h 26m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from St David's House to Cairnryan Stena Terminal via Haymarket Station, Buchanan Bus Station, and Glasgow Buchanan in around 5h 38m.

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