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

The cheapest way to get from Cairnryan to Greenock is to bus which costs £19 - £25 and takes 3h 19m.

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

The fastest way to get from Cairnryan to Greenock is to drive which takes 1h 45m and costs £21 - £35.

Is there a direct bus between Cairnryan and Greenock?

No, there is no direct bus from Cairnryan to Greenock. However, there are services departing from Stena Terminal and arriving at West Stewart Street via Buchanan Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 19m.

How far is it from Cairnryan to Greenock?

The distance between Cairnryan and Greenock is 108 miles. The road distance is 87.3 miles.

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

The best way to get from Cairnryan to Greenock without a car is to bus which takes 3h 19m and costs £19 - £25.

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

It takes approximately 3h 19m to get from Cairnryan to Greenock, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Cairnryan to Greenock bus from?

Cairnryan to Greenock bus services, operated by Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd, depart from Stena Terminal station.

Where does the Cairnryan to Greenock bus arrive?

Cairnryan to Greenock bus services, operated by Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd, arrive at Buchanan Bus Station.

Can I drive from Cairnryan to Greenock?

Yes, the driving distance between Cairnryan to Greenock is 87 miles. It takes approximately 1h 45m to drive from Cairnryan to Greenock.

Where can I stay near Greenock?

There are 864+ hotels available in Greenock.

Cairnryan to Greenock - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

There are 5 ways to get from Cairnryan to Greenock 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 Stena Terminal to Buchanan Bus Station923
2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to West Stewart Street906 / ...
3h 19m
£20–25
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Old Pier to Henrietta Street358 / ...
2. Take the train from Ayr to Paisley Gilmour StreetAyr - Glasgow Central
4h 7m
£28–39
Drive 86.8 mi
1. Drive from Cairnryan to Greenock86.8 mi
1h 45m
£22–32
Bus via Glasgow
1. Take the bus from Cairnryan Stena Terminal to Glasgow Buchanan923
2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to West Stewart Street906 / ...
3h 19m
Bus via Ayr
1. Take the bus from Old Pier to Henrietta Street358 / ...
2. Take the bus from Henrietta Street to Ayr Bus Station60 / ...
3. Take the bus from Ayr Bus Station to Burnlea Road585
4h 51m
£20–27

Cairnryan to Greenock by bus

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3h 19mAverage Duration

£20Cheapest Price

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Distance: 107.4 mi
Duration: 3h 19m

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

You can take a bus from Stena Terminal to West Stewart Street via Buchanan Bus Station in around 3h 19m.

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