There are 4 ways to get from Cairnryan to Linlithgow by bus, train, or car
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Bus, train
best- Take the bus from Stena Terminal to Buchanan Bus Stationbus 923
- Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Linlithgowtrain Glasgow Queen Street - Edinburgh / ...
3h 7m£28–34Drive 107.1 mi
cheapest- Drive from Cairnryan to Linlithgowcar 107.1 mi
2h 12m£27–38Bus, train via Ayr
- Take the bus from Old Pier to Henrietta Streetbus 358 / ...
- Take the bus from Henrietta Street to Ayr Bus Stationbus 60 / ...
- Take the bus from Ayr Bus Station to Bath Streetbus X77
- Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Linlithgowtrain
4h 5m£28–36Bus
- Take the bus from Stena Terminal to Buchanan Bus Stationbus 923
- Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Grahamston Stationbus X37
4h 34m
Cairnryan to Linlithgow by bus, foot, and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Cairnryan to Linlithgow is to bus and train which costs £27 - £35 and takes 3h 7m.
The fastest way to get from Cairnryan to Linlithgow is to drive which takes 2h 12m and costs £26 - £40.
No, there is no direct bus from Cairnryan to Linlithgow. However, there are services departing from Stena Terminal and arriving at Cross via Buchanan Bus Station and Weir Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 34m.
The distance between Cairnryan and Linlithgow is 111 miles. The road distance is 107.7 miles.
The best way to get from Cairnryan to Linlithgow without a car is to bus and train which takes 3h 7m and costs £27 - £35.
It takes approximately 3h 7m to get from Cairnryan to Linlithgow, including transfers.
Cairnryan to Linlithgow bus services, operated by Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd, depart from Stena Terminal station.
Cairnryan to Linlithgow bus services, operated by Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd, arrive at Buchanan Bus Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Cairnryan to Linlithgow is 108 miles. It takes approximately 2h 12m to drive from Cairnryan to Linlithgow.
There are 634+ hotels available in Linlithgow.
What companies run services between Cairnryan, Scotland and Linlithgow, Scotland?
You can take a bus from Stena Terminal to Cross via Buchanan Bus Station, Grahamston Station, and Weir Street in around 4h 34m.
- Phone
- +44 344 811 0141
- Website
- scotrail.co.uk
Train from Glasgow Queen Street to Linlithgow
- Ave. Duration
- 31 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- £14–15
- Website
- https://www.scotrail.co.uk/
- Phone
- 0141 352 4444
- info@citylink.co.uk
- Website
- citylink.co.uk
Bus from Stena Terminal to Buchanan Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 10m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £13–19
- Website
- https://www.citylink.co.uk/
Bus from Old Pier to Henrietta Street
- Ave. Duration
- 53 min
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- £4–7
- Website
- https://www.stagecoachbus.com
Bus from Henrietta Street to Ayr Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 1m
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- £4–7
- Website
- https://www.stagecoachbus.com
Bus from Ayr Bus Station to Bath Street
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 1m
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- £5–8
- Website
- https://www.stagecoachbus.com
Bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Grahamston Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 14m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Website
- https://www.mcgillsscotlandeast.co.uk/
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