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

The cheapest way to get from Cairnryan to Dunbar is to bus and train which costs £17 - £60 and takes 6h 19m.

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 51m 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 Cairnryan Stena Terminal and arriving at High Street via Buchanan Bus Station and Princes Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 56m.

How far is it from Cairnryan to Dunbar?

The distance between Cairnryan and Dunbar is 157 miles. The road distance is 149.5 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 which takes 4h 56m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 4h 56m 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 Translink, depart from Cairnryan Stena Terminal station.

Where does the Cairnryan to Dunbar bus arrive?

Cairnryan to Dunbar bus services, operated by Translink, arrive at Glasgow Buchanan station.

Can I drive from Cairnryan to Dunbar?

Yes, the driving distance between Cairnryan to Dunbar is 150 miles. It takes approximately 2h 51m to drive from Cairnryan to Dunbar.

Where can I stay near Dunbar?

There are 207+ hotels available in Dunbar.

Cairnryan to Dunbar - 3 ways to travel via train, Bus, and car

There are 3 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
best
1. Take the bus from Cairnryan Stena Terminal to Glasgow Buchananbus 923
2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Princes Streetbus
3. Take the bus from Princes Street to High Streetbus X7
4h 56m
Bus, train
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Old Pier to Henrietta Streetbus 358 / ...
2. Take the bus from Henrietta Street to Killoch Placebus 58 / ...
3. Take the train from Ayr to Glasgow Centraltrain
4. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Edinburgh Waverleytrain
5. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Dunbartrain
6h 19m
£18–55
Drive 148.7 mi
1. Drive from Cairnryan to Dunbarcar 148.7 mi
2h 51m
£36–52

Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Cairnryan to Dunbar.

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Distance: 156.4 mi
Duration: 4h 56m

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

You can take a bus from Cairnryan Stena Terminal to High Street via Glasgow Buchanan, Buchanan Bus Station, and Princes Street in around 4h 56m.

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