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

The cheapest way to get from Cairnryan to Forfar is to bus via Ayr which costs £26 - £45 and takes 6h 26m.

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

The fastest way to get from Cairnryan to Forfar is to drive which takes 3h 14m and costs £40 - £60.

Is there a direct bus between Cairnryan and Forfar?

No, there is no direct bus from Cairnryan to Forfar. However, there are services departing from Cairnryan Stena Terminal and arriving at The Cross via Buchanan Bus Station and Hebrides Drive. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 31m.

How far is it from Cairnryan to Forfar?

The distance between Cairnryan and Forfar is 178 miles. The road distance is 167.2 miles.

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

The best way to get from Cairnryan to Forfar without a car is to Bus and train which takes 5h 26m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 5h 26m to get from Cairnryan to Forfar, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Cairnryan to Forfar bus from?

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

Train or bus from Cairnryan to Forfar?

The best way to get from Cairnryan to Forfar is to train which takes 7h 14m and costs £90 - £170. Alternatively, you can Bus, which costs and takes 5h 31m.

Where does the Cairnryan to Forfar bus arrive?

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

Can I drive from Cairnryan to Forfar?

Yes, the driving distance between Cairnryan to Forfar is 167 miles. It takes approximately 3h 14m to drive from Cairnryan to Forfar.

Where can I stay near Forfar?

There are 543+ hotels available in Forfar.

Cairnryan to Forfar - 6 ways to travel via train, Bus, and car

There are 6 ways to get from Cairnryan to Forfar by bus, train, or car

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Bus, train
best
1. Take the bus from Cairnryan Stena Terminal to Glasgow Buchananbus 923
2. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Dundeetrain Glasgow Queen Street - Dundee / ...
5h 26m
Bus via Ayr
cheapest
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 Overgatebus
6h 26m
£27–43
Train
1. Take the train from Stranraer to Ayrtrain
2. Take the train from Ayr to Glasgow Centraltrain
3. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Dundeetrain
7h 14m
£90–167
Drive 166.2 mi
1. Drive from Cairnryan to Forfarcar 166.2 mi
3h 14m
£41–59
Bus
1. Take the bus from Cairnryan Stena Terminal to Glasgow Buchananbus 923
2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Hebrides Drivebus M9
5h 31m
Bus, train 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 train from Glasgow Queen Street to Dundeetrain
6h 32m
£52–91

Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Cairnryan to Forfar.

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Distance: 177.3 mi
Duration: 5h 26m

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

You can take a bus from Old Pier to Forfar via Port Rodie, Stranraer, Ayr, Glasgow Central, Waterloo Lane, Bath Street, Glasgow Queen Street, Dundee, and Dundee station in around 7h 14m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Cairnryan Stena Terminal to The Cross via Glasgow Buchanan, Buchanan Bus Station, and Hebrides Drive in around 5h 31m.

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