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 Old Pier which costs £12 - £20 and takes 3h 37m.

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 £14 - £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 Cairnryan Stena Terminal and arriving at High Street via Ayr Bus Station and Kilmarnock Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 3m.

How far is it from Cairnryan to Newmilns?

The distance between Cairnryan and Newmilns is 66 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 which takes 3h 3m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 3h 3m 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 Translink, depart from Cairnryan Stena Terminal station.

Train or bus from Cairnryan to Newmilns?

The best way to get from Cairnryan to Newmilns is to Bus and line 4 bus which takes 3h 3m and costs . Alternatively, you can train, which costs £24 - £60 and takes 3h 47m.

Where does the Cairnryan to Newmilns bus arrive?

Cairnryan to Newmilns bus services, operated by Translink, arrive at Ayr 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 330+ 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
best
1. Take the bus from Cairnryan Stena Terminal to Ayr923
2. Take the bus from Ayr Bus Station to Dunlop Street4
3h 3m
Bus, line 4 bus via Old Pier
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Old Pier to Ayr Bus Station358 / ...
2. Take the bus from Ayr Bus Station to Dunlop Street4
3h 37m
£13–20
Train
1. Take the train from Stranraer to KilmarnockStranraer - Glasgow Central / ...
3h 47m
£24–57
Drive 60.6 mi
1. Drive from Cairnryan to Newmilns60.6 mi
1h 15m
£15–22

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Distance: 66 mi
Duration: 3h 3m

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

You can take a bus from Cairnryan Stena Terminal to High Street via Ayr Bus Station, Dunlop Street, and Kilmarnock Bus Station in around 3h 3m. 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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