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

The cheapest way to get from Cairnryan to Leven is to bus which costs £24 - £50 and takes 5h 58m.

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

The fastest way to get from Cairnryan to Leven is to drive which takes 2h 44m and costs £30 - £50.

Is there a direct bus between Cairnryan and Leven?

No, there is no direct bus from Cairnryan to Leven station. However, there are services departing from Stena Terminal and arriving at Bus Station via Buchanan Bus Station, Park and Ride and Park & Ride. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 58m.

How far is it from Cairnryan to Leven?

The distance between Cairnryan and Leven is 162 miles. The road distance is 138.9 miles.

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

The best way to get from Cairnryan to Leven without a car is to bus and train which takes 4h 56m and costs £29 - £85.

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

It takes approximately 4h 56m to get from Cairnryan to Leven, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Cairnryan to Leven bus from?

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

Train or bus from Cairnryan to Leven?

The best way to get from Cairnryan to Leven is to train which takes 7h 19m and costs £40 - £100. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £24 - £50 and takes 5h 58m.

Where does the Cairnryan to Leven bus arrive?

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

Can I drive from Cairnryan to Leven?

Yes, the driving distance between Cairnryan to Leven is 139 miles. It takes approximately 2h 44m to drive from Cairnryan to Leven.

Where can I stay near Leven?

There are 1132+ hotels available in Leven.

Cairnryan to Leven - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

There are 4 ways to get from Cairnryan to Leven by bus, train, or car

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Bus, train
best
1. Take the bus from Stena Terminal to Buchanan Bus Station923
2. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to HaymarketGlasgow Queen Street - Edinburgh / ...
4h 56m
£30–82
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Stena Terminal to Buchanan Bus Station923
2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Park and Ride
3. Take the bus from Park and Ride to Park & Ride
5h 58m
£25–47
Train
1. Take the train from Stranraer to Ayr
2. Take the train from Ayr to Glasgow Central
3. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Haymarket
7h 19m
£43–96
Drive 138.1 mi
1. Drive from Cairnryan to Leven138.1 mi
2h 44m
£34–49

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Map of how to get from Cairnryan to Leven.

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Distance: 160.6 mi
Duration: 4h 56m

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

You can take a bus from Old Pier to Bus Station via Port Rodie, Stranraer, Ayr, Glasgow Central, Haymarket, Kirkcaldy, and Bus Station in around 7h 19m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Stena Terminal to Bus Station via Buchanan Bus Station, Park and Ride, and Park & Ride in around 5h 58m.

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