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How to get fromCairnryan to Methilby bus, train, or car

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

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  1. Bus, train

    best
    1. Take the bus from Ferry Terminal to Buchanan Bus Stationbus bus 923
    2. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Haymarkettrain train
    3. Take the train from Haymarket to Leventrain train
    4h 53m
    £34–78

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Cairnryan Stena Terminal to Glasgow Buchananbus bus 923
    2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Bus Stationbus bus X24 / ...
    6h 37m
    £20–28

  3. Train

    1. Take the train from Stranraer to Ayrtrain train
    2. Take the train from Ayr to Glasgow Centraltrain train
    3. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Haymarkettrain train
    4. Take the train from Haymarket to Leventrain train
    6h 37m
    £59–120

  4. Drive  137.4 mi

    1. Drive from Cairnryan to Methilcar car 137.4 mi
    2h 44m
    £34–50

  5. Bus via Park & Ride

    1. Take the bus from Ferry Terminal to Buchanan Bus Stationbus bus 923
    2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Park & Ridebus bus X24 / ...
    5h 55m
    £29–49

  6. Bus via Ayr

    1. Take the bus from Old Pier to Henrietta Streetbus bus 360 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Henrietta Street to Ayr Bus Stationbus bus 60 / ...
    3. Take the bus from Ayr Bus Station to Buchanan Bus Stationbus bus X77
    4. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Bus Stationbus bus X27
    7h 21m
    £41–56

Cairnryan to Methil by bus, foot, and train

Calendar42Weekly Services
Duration4h 53mAverage Duration
Ticket£34Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 159.4 mi
  • Duration: 4h 53m

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

You can take a bus from Old Pier to Leven via Port Rodie, Stranraer, Ayr, Glasgow Central, Glasgow Queen Street, and Haymarket in around 6h 37m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Ferry Terminal to Memorial Court via Buchanan Bus Station and Park & Ride in around 5h 55m.

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