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

The cheapest way to get from Cairnryan to Perth is to bus via Ayr which costs £24 - £40 and takes 5h 21m.

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

The fastest way to get from Cairnryan to Perth is to drive which takes 2h 35m and costs £30 - £50.

Is there a direct bus between Cairnryan and Perth?

No, there is no direct bus from Cairnryan to Perth station. However, there are services departing from Cairnryan Stena Terminal and arriving at Bus Station via Buchanan Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 17m.

How far is it from Cairnryan to Perth?

The distance between Cairnryan and Perth is 138 miles. The road distance is 136.8 miles.

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

The best way to get from Cairnryan to Perth without a car is to Bus which takes 4h 17m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 4h 17m to get from Cairnryan to Perth, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Cairnryan to Perth bus from?

Cairnryan to Perth bus services, operated by Translink, depart from Cairnryan Stena Terminal station.

Train or bus from Cairnryan to Perth?

The best way to get from Cairnryan to Perth is to Bus which takes 4h 17m and costs . Alternatively, you can train, which costs £35 - £60 and takes 5h 30m.

Where does the Cairnryan to Perth bus arrive?

Cairnryan to Perth bus services, operated by Translink, arrive at Glasgow Buchanan station.

Can I drive from Cairnryan to Perth?

Yes, the driving distance between Cairnryan to Perth is 137 miles. It takes approximately 2h 35m to drive from Cairnryan to Perth.

Where can I stay near Perth?

There are 533+ hotels available in Perth.

Cairnryan to Perth - 5 ways to travel via train, Bus, and car

There are 5 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
best
1. Take the bus from Cairnryan Stena Terminal to Glasgow Buchananbus 923
2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Bus Stationbus Uk093
4h 17m
Bus via Ayr
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Old Pier to Henrietta Streetbus 358 / ...
2. Take the bus from Henrietta Street to Ayr Bus Stationbus 60 / ...
3. Take the bus from Ayr Bus Station to Buchanan Bus Stationbus X77
4. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Manse Roadbus M8 / ...
5h 21m
£25–37
Train
1. Take the train from Stranraer to Ayrtrain
2. Take the train from Ayr to Glasgow Centraltrain
3. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Perthtrain
5h 30m
£37–56
Drive 136.1 mi
1. Drive from Cairnryan to Perthcar 136.1 mi
2h 35m
£34–48
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Old Pier to Henrietta Streetbus 358 / ...
2. Take the bus from Henrietta Street to Ayr Bus Stationbus 60 / ...
3. Take the bus from Ayr Bus Station to Bath Streetbus X77
4. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Perthtrain
4h 47m
£27–44

Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Cairnryan to Perth.

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Distance: 137.6 mi
Duration: 4h 17m

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

You can take a bus from Cairnryan Stena Terminal to Bus Station via Glasgow Buchanan and Buchanan Bus Station in around 4h 17m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Old Pier to Perth via Port Rodie, Stranraer, Ayr, Glasgow Central, and Glasgow Queen Street in around 5h 30m.

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