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

The cheapest way to get from Cairnryan to Edinburgh is to bus via Ayr which costs £22 - £40 and takes 4h 42m.

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 30m.

How far is it from Cairnryan to Edinburgh?

The distance between Cairnryan and Edinburgh is 127 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 which takes 3h 30m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 3h 30m 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 2557+ 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
best
1. Take the bus from Cairnryan Stena Terminal to Glasgow Buchananbus 923
2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Princes Streetbus Uk090
3h 30m
Bus, train
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Inglis Way to Beresford Terracebus 60 / ...
2. Take the train from Ayr to Glasgow Centraltrain
3. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Edinburgh Waverleytrain
5h 6m
£21–102
Drive 120.1 mi
1. Drive from Cairnryan to Edinburghcar 120.1 mi
2h 27m
£30–43
Bus via Ayr
1. Take the bus from Old Pier to Henrietta Streetbus 358 / ...
2. Take the bus from Henrietta Street to Ayr Bus Stationbus 60 / ...
3. Take the bus from Ayr Bus Station to Buchanan Bus Stationbus X77
4. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Shandwick Placebus 900
4h 42m
£23–35

Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Cairnryan to Edinburgh.

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Distance: 126.5 mi
Duration: 3h 30m

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 30m.

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