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

The cheapest way to get from Beith to Cairnryan is to line 25 bus and bus which costs £14 - £24 and takes 5h.

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

The fastest way to get from Beith to Cairnryan is to drive which takes 1h 21m and costs £17 - £25.

Is there a direct bus between Beith and Cairnryan?

No, there is no direct bus from Beith to Cairnryan. However, there are services departing from Strand and arriving at Old Pier via The Carrick, Ayr Bus Station and Henrietta Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h.

How far is it from Beith to Cairnryan?

The distance between Beith and Cairnryan is 88 miles. The road distance is 68.8 miles.

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

The best way to get from Beith to Cairnryan without a car is to train and line 360 bus which takes 4h 29m and costs £29 - £45.

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

It takes approximately 4h 29m to get from Beith to Cairnryan, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Beith to Cairnryan bus from?

Beith to Cairnryan bus services, operated by Stagecoach West Scotland, depart from Strand station.

Where does the Beith to Cairnryan bus arrive?

Beith to Cairnryan bus services, operated by Stagecoach West Scotland, arrive at The Carrick station.

Can I drive from Beith to Cairnryan?

Yes, the driving distance between Beith to Cairnryan is 69 miles. It takes approximately 1h 21m to drive from Beith to Cairnryan.

Where can I stay near Cairnryan?

There are 199+ hotels available in Cairnryan.

Beith to Cairnryan - 5 ways to travel via train, line 360 bus, and line 25 bus

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

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Train, line 360 bus
best
1. Take the train from Glengarnock to Kilwinning
2. Take the train from Kilwinning to Ayr
3. Take the train from Ayr to Stranraer
4. Take the bus from Port Rodie Ferry Terminal to Old Pier358 / ...
4h 29m
£30–44
Line 25 bus, bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Strand to The Carrick25 / ...
2. Take the bus from Ayr Bus Station to Henrietta Street60 / ...
3. Take the bus from Henrietta Street to Old Pier358 / ...
5h
£14–24
Drive 68.4 mi
1. Drive from Beith to Cairnryan68.4 mi
1h 21m
£18–25
Train, line 358 bus
1. Take the train from Kilwinning to Ayr
2. Take the train from Ayr to Girvan
3. Take the bus from Elder Avenue to Old Pier358 / ...
4h 40m
£25–42
Bus
1. Take the bus from Strand to Buchanan Bus StationX36
2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Port Rodie923
5h 2m
£20–29

Beith to Cairnryan by bus, train, and foot

35Weekly Services

4h 29mAverage Duration

£30Cheapest Price

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Distance: 87.8 mi
Duration: 4h 29m

What companies run services between Beith, North Ayrshire, Scotland and Cairnryan, Scotland?

You can take a bus from Strand to Old Pier via The Carrick, Ayr Bus Station, and Henrietta Street in around 5h.

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