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

The cheapest way to get from Cairnryan to Newmilns is to bus and line 4 bus via Girvan which costs £13 - £23 and takes 3h 29m.

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

The fastest way to get from Cairnryan to Newmilns is to drive which takes 1h 15m and costs £15 - £22.

Is there a direct bus between Cairnryan and Newmilns?

No, there is no direct bus from Cairnryan to Newmilns. However, there are services departing from Old Pier and arriving at High Street via Henrietta Street, Ayr Bus Station and Kilmarnock Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 29m.

How far is it from Cairnryan to Newmilns?

The distance between Cairnryan and Newmilns is 74 miles. The road distance is 60.9 miles.

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

The best way to get from Cairnryan to Newmilns without a car is to bus and line 4 bus via Girvan which takes 3h 29m and costs £13 - £23.

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

It takes approximately 3h 29m to get from Cairnryan to Newmilns, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Cairnryan to Newmilns bus from?

Cairnryan to Newmilns bus services, operated by Stagecoach West Scotland, depart from Old Pier station.

Train or bus from Cairnryan to Newmilns?

The best way to get from Cairnryan to Newmilns is to bus and line 4 bus via Girvan which takes 3h 29m and costs £13 - £23. Alternatively, you can train, which costs £24 - £60 and takes 3h 39m.

Where does the Cairnryan to Newmilns bus arrive?

Cairnryan to Newmilns bus services, operated by Stagecoach West Scotland, arrive at Henrietta Street station.

Can I drive from Cairnryan to Newmilns?

Yes, the driving distance between Cairnryan to Newmilns is 61 miles. It takes approximately 1h 15m to drive from Cairnryan to Newmilns.

Where can I stay near Newmilns?

There are 334+ hotels available in Newmilns.

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

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

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Bus, line 4 bus via Girvan
best
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 Dunlop Street4
3h 29m
£14–22
Train
1. Take the train from Stranraer to KilmarnockStranraer - Glasgow Central / ...
3h 39m
£24–57
Drive 60.6 mi
1. Drive from Cairnryan to Newmilns60.6 mi
1h 15m
£16–22
Bus, line 4 bus
1. Take the bus from Port Rodie to Ayr Bus Station923
2. Take the bus from Ayr Bus Station to Dunlop Street4
4h 23m
£17–27

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Distance: 73.8 mi
Duration: 3h 29m

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

You can take a bus from Old Pier to High Street via Henrietta Street, Ayr Bus Station, Dunlop Street, and Kilmarnock Bus Station in around 3h 29m. Alternatively, ScotRail operates a train from Stranraer to Kilmarnock twice daily. Tickets cost £20–50 and the journey takes 1h 49m.

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