There are 4 ways to get from Cairnryan to Perth 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
best- Take the bus from Cairnryan Stena Terminal to Glasgow Buchananbus 923
- Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Perthtrain Glasgow Queen Street - Dundee / ...
3h 46m£27–43Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Cairnryan Stena Terminal to Glasgow Buchananbus 923
- Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to South Streetbus M9 / ...
3h 50m£11–15Drive 136.1 mi
- Drive from Cairnryan to Perthcar 136.1 mi
2h 37m£35–50Bus, train via Ayr
- Take the bus from Old Pier to Ayr Bus Stationbus 360 / ...
- Take the bus from Ayr Bus Station to Buchanan Bus Stationbus X77
- Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Perthtrain
4h 53m£51–75
Cairnryan to Perth by bus, foot, and train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Cairnryan to Perth is to Bus which costs £11 - £16 and takes 3h 50m.
The fastest way to get from Cairnryan to Perth is to drive which takes 2h 37m and costs £30 - £50.
No, there is no direct bus from Cairnryan to Perth. However, there are services departing from Cairnryan Stena Terminal and arriving at South Street via Buchanan Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 50m.
The distance between Cairnryan and Perth is 144 miles. The road distance is 136.9 miles.
The best way to get from Cairnryan to Perth without a car is to Bus and train which takes 3h 46m and costs £27 - £45.
It takes approximately 3h 46m to get from Cairnryan to Perth, including transfers.
Cairnryan to Perth bus services, operated by Translink, depart from Cairnryan Stena Terminal station.
Cairnryan to Perth bus services, operated by Translink, arrive at Glasgow Buchanan station.
Yes, the driving distance between Cairnryan to Perth is 137 miles. It takes approximately 2h 37m to drive from Cairnryan to Perth.
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What companies run services between Cairnryan, Scotland and Perth, Scotland?
You can take a bus from Cairnryan Stena Terminal to South Street via Glasgow Buchanan and Buchanan Bus Station in around 3h 50m.
- Phone
- +44 (0)344 811 0141
- Website
- ScotRail
Train from Glasgow Queen Street to Perth
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 8m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £24–40
- Website
- ScotRail
Train from Glasgow Queen Street to Perth
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 8m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £24–40
- Website
- ScotRail
- Phone
- +44 28 9066 6630
- Website
- Translink
Bus from Cairnryan Stena Terminal to Glasgow Buchanan
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 10m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- £4
- Website
- Translink
- Belfast urban network
- £4
Bus from Cairnryan Stena Terminal to Glasgow Buchanan
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 10m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- £4
- Website
- Translink
- Belfast urban network
- £4
- Phone
- 01698 653164
- enquiries@parksofhamilton.co.uk
- Website
- Park's of Hamilton
Bus from Buchanan Bus Station to South Street
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 16m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £9–14
- Website
- Park's of Hamilton
- Phone
- 0141 352 4444
- info@citylink.co.uk
- Website
- Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd
Bus from Buchanan Bus Station to South Street
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 36m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- £11–21
- Website
- Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd
- Single
- £11–21
- Phone
- +44 (0)131 510 4007
- ride@ember.to
- Website
- Ember
Bus from Buchanan Bus Station to South Street
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 26m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- £8–12
- Website
- Ember
Bus from Old Pier to Ayr Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 51m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- £15–21
- Website
- Stagecoach West Scotland
Bus from Ayr Bus Station to Buchanan Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 7m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- £11–15
- Website
- Stagecoach West Scotland
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