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 £21 - £28 and takes 3h 20m.

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 Kirk Road Service Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 45m.

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 20m and costs £21 - £28.

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

It takes approximately 3h 20m 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.

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 640+ hotels available in Shotts.

Cairnryan to Shotts - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and line 60 bus

There are 5 ways to get from Cairnryan to Shotts by bus, car, or train

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 20m
£22–28
Drive 89.4 mi
1. Drive from Cairnryan to Shotts89.4 mi
2h 1m
£23–33
Bus via Kirk Road Service Station
1. Take the bus from Stena Terminal to Buchanan Bus Station923
2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Kirk Road Service StationX11
3h 45m
Bus, line 60 bus, train
1. Take the bus from Old Pier to Henrietta Street358 / ...
2. Take the bus from Henrietta Street to Beresford Terrace60 / ...
3. Take the train from Ayr to Glasgow Central
4h 6m
£23–34
Bus, line 240 bus, line 266 bus
1. Take the bus from Cairnryan Stena Terminal to Glasgow Buchanan923
2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Pollock Street240
3. Take the bus from Pollock Street to Easter Road266
4h 40m

Cairnryan to Shotts by bus, foot, and train

54Weekly Services

3h 20mAverage Duration

£22Cheapest Price

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Distance: 100.6 mi
Duration: 3h 20m

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 4 hours. Tickets cost £13–19 and the journey takes 2h 10m.

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