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

The cheapest way to get from Cairnryan to Alva is to bus which costs £21 - £35 and takes 3h 46m.

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

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

Is there a direct bus between Cairnryan and Alva?

No, there is no direct bus from Cairnryan to Alva. However, there are services departing from Stena Terminal and arriving at The Cross Keys via Glasgow Buchanan Bus Station Stance 52 and Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 46m.

How far is it from Cairnryan to Alva?

The distance between Cairnryan and Alva is 118 miles. The road distance is 112.2 miles.

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

The best way to get from Cairnryan to Alva without a car is to bus and train which takes 3h 40m and costs £24 - £35.

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

It takes approximately 3h 40m to get from Cairnryan to Alva, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Cairnryan to Alva bus from?

Cairnryan to Alva bus services, operated by Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd, depart from Stena Terminal station.

Train or bus from Cairnryan to Alva?

The best way to get from Cairnryan to Alva is to train which takes 5h 29m and costs £24 - £45. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £21 - £35 and takes 3h 46m.

Where does the Cairnryan to Alva bus arrive?

Cairnryan to Alva bus services, operated by Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd, arrive at Buchanan Bus Station.

Can I drive from Cairnryan to Alva?

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

Where can I stay near Alva?

There are 675+ hotels available in Alva.

Cairnryan to Alva - 6 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

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

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Bus, train
best
1. Take the bus from Stena Terminal to Buchanan Bus Station923
2. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to StirlingGlasgow Queen Street - Alloa / ...
3h 40m
£25–31
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Stena Terminal to Buchanan Bus Station923
2. Take the bus from Glasgow Buchanan Bus Station Stance 52 to Stirling Goosecroft Bus Stationmegabus M9 / ...
3h 46m
£22–31
Train
1. Take the train from Stranraer to Glasgow CentralStranraer - Glasgow Central
2. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to StirlingGlasgow Queen Street - Alloa / ...
5h 29m
£24–45
Drive 111.5 mi
1. Drive from Cairnryan to Alva111.5 mi
2h 9m
£28–40
Bus via Glasgow
1. Take the bus from Cairnryan Stena Terminal to Glasgow Buchanan923
2. Take the bus from Glasgow Buchanan Bus Station Stance 52 to Stirling Goosecroft Bus Stationmegabus M9 / ...
3h 46m
Bus, train via Ayr
1. Take the bus from Old Pier to Henrietta Street358 / ...
2. Take the bus from Henrietta Street to Ayr Bus Station60 / ...
3. Take the bus from Ayr Bus Station to Bath StreetX77
4. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Stirling
4h 38m
£25–33

Cairnryan to Alva by bus, foot, and train

33Weekly Services

3h 40mAverage Duration

£25Cheapest Price

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Distance: 117.4 mi
Duration: 3h 40m

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

You can take a bus from Old Pier to The Cross Keys via Port Rodie, Stranraer, Glasgow Central, Glasgow Queen Street, Stirling, and Stance A in around 5h 29m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Stena Terminal to The Cross Keys via Glasgow Buchanan Bus Station Stance 52 and Bus Station in around 3h 46m.

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