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

The cheapest way to get from Cairnryan to Dunbar is to bus via Ayr which costs £22 - £35 and takes 6h 29m.

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

The fastest way to get from Cairnryan to Dunbar is to drive which takes 2h 48m and costs £35 - £55.

Is there a direct bus between Cairnryan and Dunbar?

No, there is no direct bus from Cairnryan to Dunbar. However, there are services departing from Stena Terminal and arriving at High Street via Buchanan Bus Station and Princes Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 52m.

How far is it from Cairnryan to Dunbar?

The distance between Cairnryan and Dunbar is 157 miles. The road distance is 149.2 miles.

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

The best way to get from Cairnryan to Dunbar without a car is to bus and train which takes 4h 10m and costs £35 - £110.

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

It takes approximately 4h 10m to get from Cairnryan to Dunbar, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Cairnryan to Dunbar bus from?

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

Where does the Cairnryan to Dunbar bus arrive?

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

Can I drive from Cairnryan to Dunbar?

Yes, the driving distance between Cairnryan to Dunbar is 149 miles. It takes approximately 2h 48m to drive from Cairnryan to Dunbar.

Where can I stay near Dunbar?

There are 197+ hotels available in Dunbar.

Cairnryan to Dunbar - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

There are 4 ways to get from Cairnryan to Dunbar by bus, train, 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.

Bus, train
best
1. Take the bus from Stena Terminal to Buchanan Bus Station923
2. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Edinburgh Waverley
3. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Dunbar
4h 10m
£36–103
Bus via Ayr
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Inglis Way to Ayr Bus Station60 / ...
2. Take the bus from Ayr Bus Station to Buchanan Bus StationX77
3. Take the bus from Glasgow to Edinburgh - Princes Street
4. Take the bus from Princes Street to High StreetX7
6h 29m
£22–35
Drive 148.4 mi
1. Drive from Cairnryan to Dunbar148.4 mi
2h 48m
£37–53
Bus
1. Take the bus from Stena Terminal to Buchanan Bus Station923
2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Princes Street900
3. Take the bus from Princes Street to High StreetX7
4h 52m
£24–34

Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Cairnryan to Dunbar.

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Distance: 156.4 mi
Duration: 4h 10m

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

You can take a bus from Stena Terminal to High Street via Buchanan Bus Station and Princes Street in around 4h 52m.

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