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

The cheapest way to get from Cairnryan to Linlithgow is to drive which costs £25 - £40 and takes 2h 12m.

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

The fastest way to get from Cairnryan to Linlithgow is to drive which takes 2h 12m and costs £25 - £40.

Is there a direct bus between Cairnryan and Linlithgow?

No, there is no direct bus from Cairnryan to Linlithgow. However, there are services departing from Cairnryan Stena Terminal and arriving at Cross via Buchanan Bus Station and Weir Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 36m.

How far is it from Cairnryan to Linlithgow?

The distance between Cairnryan and Linlithgow is 123 miles. The road distance is 107.7 miles.

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

The best way to get from Cairnryan to Linlithgow without a car is to bus and train via Ayr which takes 4h 6m and costs £29 - £45.

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

It takes approximately 4h 6m to get from Cairnryan to Linlithgow, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Cairnryan to Linlithgow bus from?

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

Train or bus from Cairnryan to Linlithgow?

The best way to get from Cairnryan to Linlithgow is to train which takes 4h 52m and costs £35 - £50. Alternatively, you can Bus, which costs and takes 4h 36m.

Where does the Cairnryan to Linlithgow bus arrive?

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

Can I drive from Cairnryan to Linlithgow?

Yes, the driving distance between Cairnryan to Linlithgow is 108 miles. It takes approximately 2h 12m to drive from Cairnryan to Linlithgow.

Where can I stay near Linlithgow?

There are 645+ hotels available in Linlithgow.

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

There are 5 ways to get from Cairnryan to Linlithgow 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, train via Ayr
best
1. Take the bus from Old Pier to Henrietta Streetbus 358 / ...
2. Take the bus from Henrietta Street to Beresford Terracebus 60 / ...
3. Take the train from Ayr to Glasgow Centraltrain
4. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Linlithgowtrain
4h 6m
£30–42
Drive 107.1 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Cairnryan to Linlithgowcar 107.1 mi
2h 12m
£26–38
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 Linlithgowtrain
4h 52m
£39–49
Bus, train
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
4. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Linlithgowtrain
4h 9m
£29–37
Bus
1. Take the bus from Cairnryan Stena Terminal to Glasgow Buchananbus 923
2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Grahamston Stationbus X37
4h 36m

Cairnryan to Linlithgow by bus, train, and foot

64Weekly Services

4h 6mAverage Duration

£30Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Cairnryan to Linlithgow.

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Distance: 122.1 mi
Duration: 4h 6m

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

You can take a bus from Old Pier to Linlithgow via Port Rodie, Stranraer, Ayr, Glasgow Central, and Glasgow Queen Street in around 4h 52m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Cairnryan Stena Terminal to Cross via Glasgow Buchanan, Buchanan Bus Station, Grahamston Station, and Weir Street in around 4h 36m.

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