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

The cheapest way to get from Cairnryan to Edinburgh is to bus and train via Ayr which costs £17 - £45 and takes 5h 26m.

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

The fastest way to get from Cairnryan to Edinburgh is to drive which takes 2h 27m and costs £29 - £45.

Is there a direct bus between Cairnryan and Edinburgh?

No, there is no direct bus from Cairnryan to Edinburgh. However, there are services departing from Cairnryan Stena Terminal and arriving at Princes Street via Buchanan Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 33m.

How far is it from Cairnryan to Edinburgh?

The distance between Cairnryan and Edinburgh is 128 miles. The road distance is 120.8 miles.

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

The best way to get from Cairnryan to Edinburgh without a car is to Bus and train which takes 3h 23m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 3h 23m to get from Cairnryan to Edinburgh, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Cairnryan to Edinburgh bus from?

Cairnryan to Edinburgh bus services, operated by Translink, depart from Cairnryan Stena Terminal station.

Where does the Cairnryan to Edinburgh bus arrive?

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

Can I drive from Cairnryan to Edinburgh?

Yes, the driving distance between Cairnryan to Edinburgh is 121 miles. It takes approximately 2h 27m to drive from Cairnryan to Edinburgh.

Where can I stay near Edinburgh?

There are 2452+ hotels available in Edinburgh.

Cairnryan to Edinburgh - 4 ways to travel via train, Bus, and car

There are 4 ways to get from Cairnryan to Edinburgh 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 Cairnryan Stena Terminal to Glasgow Buchananbus 923
2. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Edinburgh Waverleytrain Glasgow Queen Street - Edinburgh
3h 23m
Bus, train via Ayr
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
5h 26m
£18–44
Drive 120.1 mi
1. Drive from Cairnryan to Edinburghcar 120.1 mi
2h 27m
£30–43
Bus
1. Take the bus from Cairnryan Stena Terminal to Glasgow Buchananbus 923
2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Princes Streetbus 900
3h 33m

Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Cairnryan to Edinburgh.

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Distance: 127.6 mi
Duration: 3h 23m

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

You can take a bus from Cairnryan Stena Terminal to Princes Street via Glasgow Buchanan and Buchanan Bus Station in around 3h 33m.

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