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How to get fromCairnryan to Strachurby bus, ferry, train or car

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There are 4 ways to get from Cairnryan to Strachur by bus, ferry, train, or car

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  1. Bus, ferry

    best
    1. Take the bus from Cairnryan Stena Terminal to Glasgow Buchananbus bus 923
    2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Gourock Rail Stationbus bus 901
    3. Take the ferry from Gourock Ferry Terminal to Dunoon Ferry Terminalferry ferry Cm1
    6h 13m

  2. Bus, ferry via Ayr

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Old Pier to Henrietta Streetbus bus 358 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Henrietta Street to Ayr Bus Stationbus bus 60 / ...
    3. Take the bus from Ayr Bus Station to Burnlea Roadbus bus 585
    4. Take the ferry from Gourock Ferry Terminal to Dunoon Ferry Terminalferry ferry Cm1
    7h 41m
    £25–46

  3. Train, ferry

    1. Take the train from Stranraer to Ayrtrain train
    2. Take the train from Ayr to Paisley Gilmour Streettrain train
    3. Take the ferry from Gourock Ferry Terminal to Dunoon Ferry Terminalferry ferry Cm1
    6h 58m
    £35–59

  4. Drive 132.7 mi

    1. Drive from Cairnryan to Strachurcar car 132.7 mi
    2h 36m
    £33–48

Questions & Answers

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

There is no direct connection from Cairnryan to Strachur. However, you can take the bus to Glasgow Buchanan, walk to Buchanan Bus Station, take the bus to Gourock Rail Station, walk to Gourock Ferry Terminal, take the ferry to Dunoon Ferry Terminal, walk to Ferry Terminal, then take the line 486 bus to Forest View. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Old Pier to Forest View via Port Rodie, Stranraer, Ayr, Paisley Gilmour Street, Gourock, Gourock Ferry Terminal, Dunoon Ferry Terminal, and Ferry Terminal in around 6h 58m.

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