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

The cheapest way to get from Cairnryan to Shotts is to bus which costs £18 - £28 and takes 3h 24m.

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

The fastest way to get from Cairnryan to Shotts is to drive which takes 2h 1m and costs £22 - £35.

Is there a direct bus between Cairnryan and Shotts?

No, there is no direct bus from Cairnryan to Shotts. However, there are services departing from Stena Terminal and arriving at King Street via Buchanan Bus Station and Watson Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 52m.

How far is it from Cairnryan to Shotts?

The distance between Cairnryan and Shotts is 101 miles. The road distance is 90 miles.

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

The best way to get from Cairnryan to Shotts without a car is to bus which takes 3h 24m and costs £18 - £28.

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

It takes approximately 3h 24m to get from Cairnryan to Shotts, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Cairnryan to Shotts bus from?

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

Train or bus from Cairnryan to Shotts?

The best way to get from Cairnryan to Shotts is to bus which takes 3h 24m and costs £18 - £28. Alternatively, you can train, which costs £18 - £45 and takes 5h.

Where does the Cairnryan to Shotts bus arrive?

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

Can I drive from Cairnryan to Shotts?

Yes, the driving distance between Cairnryan to Shotts is 90 miles. It takes approximately 2h 1m to drive from Cairnryan to Shotts.

Where can I stay near Shotts?

There are 651+ hotels available in Shotts.

Cairnryan to Shotts - 6 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and line 266 bus

There are 6 ways to get from Cairnryan to Shotts 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 Stena Terminal to Buchanan Bus Station923
3h 24m
£19–28
Train
cheapest
1. Take the train from Stranraer to Glasgow CentralStranraer - Glasgow Central
5h
£18–42
Drive 89.4 mi
1. Drive from Cairnryan to Shotts89.4 mi
2h 1m
£22–32
Bus, line 266 bus
1. Take the bus from Stena Terminal to Buchanan Bus Station923
2. Take the bus from Watson Street to King Street266
3h 52m
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Old Pier to Henrietta Street358 / ...
2. Take the bus from Henrietta Street to Killoch Place58 / ...
3. Take the train from Ayr to Glasgow Central
4h 43m
£22–35
Bus, line 240 bus
1. Take the bus from Cairnryan Stena Terminal to Glasgow Buchanan923
2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Pollock Street240
4h 52m

Cairnryan to Shotts by bus, foot, and train

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Distance: 100.6 mi
Duration: 3h 24m

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

Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd operates a bus from Stena Terminal to Buchanan Bus Station every 3 hours. Tickets cost £13–19 and the journey takes 2h 10m. Alternatively, ScotRail operates a train from Stranraer to Glasgow Central 6 times a week. Tickets cost £11–30 and the journey takes 2h 35m.

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