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

The cheapest way to get from Cairnryan to Falkirk is to bus via Ayr which costs £24 - £35 and takes 4h 44m.

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

The fastest way to get from Cairnryan to Falkirk is to drive which takes 2h 1m and costs £24 - £40.

Is there a direct bus between Cairnryan and Falkirk?

No, there is no direct bus from Cairnryan to Falkirk station. However, there are services departing from Cairnryan Stena Terminal and arriving at Grahamston Station via Buchanan Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 50m.

How far is it from Cairnryan to Falkirk?

The distance between Cairnryan and Falkirk is 107 miles. The road distance is 103.1 miles.

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

The best way to get from Cairnryan to Falkirk without a car is to Bus which takes 3h 50m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 3h 50m to get from Cairnryan to Falkirk, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Cairnryan to Falkirk bus from?

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

Train or bus from Cairnryan to Falkirk?

The best way to get from Cairnryan to Falkirk is to Bus which takes 3h 50m and costs . Alternatively, you can train, which costs £35 - £50 and takes 4h 37m.

Where does the Cairnryan to Falkirk bus arrive?

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

Can I drive from Cairnryan to Falkirk?

Yes, the driving distance between Cairnryan to Falkirk is 103 miles. It takes approximately 2h 1m to drive from Cairnryan to Falkirk.

Where can I stay near Falkirk?

There are 855+ hotels available in Falkirk.

Cairnryan to Falkirk - 5 ways to travel via train, Bus, and car

There are 5 ways to get from Cairnryan to Falkirk 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 Grahamston Stationbus X37
3h 50m
Drive 102.5 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Cairnryan to Falkirkcar 102.5 mi
2h 1m
£25–36
Train
1. Take the train from Stranraer to Ayrtrain Stranraer - Ayr / ...
2. Take the train from Ayr to Glasgow Centraltrain Ayr - Glasgow Central / ...
4h 37m
£35–48
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 Bath Streetbus X77
4h 44m
£25–33
Bus via Ayr #2
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 Grahamston Stationbus X37
4h 58m

Cairnryan to Falkirk by bus, foot, and train

35Weekly Services

4h 37mAverage Duration

£35Cheapest Price

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Distance: 106 mi
Duration: 3h 50m

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

You can take a bus from Cairnryan Stena Terminal to Grahamston Station via Glasgow Buchanan and Buchanan Bus Station in around 3h 50m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Old Pier to Falkirk High via Port Rodie, Stranraer, Ayr, Glasgow Central, and Glasgow Queen Street in around 4h 37m.

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