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

The cheapest way to get from Cairnryan to Rosyth is to bus which costs £21 - £35 and takes 4h 6m.

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

The fastest way to get from Cairnryan to Rosyth is to drive which takes 2h 17m and costs £29 - £45.

Is there a direct bus between Cairnryan and Rosyth?

No, there is no direct bus from Cairnryan to Rosyth. However, there are services departing from Stena Terminal and arriving at Queens Buildings via Buchanan Bus Station and Queensferry Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 6m.

How far is it from Cairnryan to Rosyth?

The distance between Cairnryan and Rosyth is 143 miles. The road distance is 119.3 miles.

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

The best way to get from Cairnryan to Rosyth without a car is to bus and train which takes 4h 2m and costs £24 - £45.

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

It takes approximately 4h 2m to get from Cairnryan to Rosyth, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Cairnryan to Rosyth bus from?

Cairnryan to Rosyth bus services, operated by Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd, depart from Stena Terminal station.

Where does the Cairnryan to Rosyth bus arrive?

Cairnryan to Rosyth bus services, operated by Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd, arrive at Buchanan Bus Station.

Can I drive from Cairnryan to Rosyth?

Yes, the driving distance between Cairnryan to Rosyth is 119 miles. It takes approximately 2h 17m to drive from Cairnryan to Rosyth.

Where can I stay near Rosyth?

There are 1498+ hotels available in Rosyth.

Cairnryan to Rosyth - 3 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

There are 3 ways to get from Cairnryan to Rosyth by bus, train, or car

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Bus, train
best
1. Take the bus from Stena Terminal to Buchanan Bus Stationbus 923
2. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Haymarkettrain Glasgow Queen Street - Edinburgh / ...
4h 2m
£25–43
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Stena Terminal to Buchanan Bus Stationbus 923
2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Shandwick Placebus 900
4h 6m
£22–32
Drive 118.6 mi
1. Drive from Cairnryan to Rosythcar 118.6 mi
2h 17m
£30–42

Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Cairnryan to Rosyth.

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Distance: 142.3 mi
Duration: 4h 2m

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

You can take a bus from Stena Terminal to Queens Buildings via Buchanan Bus Station, Shandwick Place, and Queensferry Street in around 4h 6m.

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