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

The cheapest way to get from Crail to Cairnryan is to bus via Ayr which costs £25 - £45 and takes 7h 24m.

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

The fastest way to get from Crail to Cairnryan is to drive which takes 3h 8m and costs £35 - £55.

Is there a direct bus between Crail and Cairnryan?

No, there is no direct bus from Crail to Cairnryan. However, there are services departing from Bowling Green Place and arriving at Cairnryan Stena Terminal via Bus Station, Dundee Slessor Gardens and Glasgow Buchanan. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 56m.

How far is it from Crail to Cairnryan?

The distance between Crail and Cairnryan is 188 miles. The road distance is 155.9 miles.

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

The best way to get from Crail to Cairnryan without a car is to train and Bus which takes 6h 34m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 6h 34m to get from Crail to Cairnryan, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Crail to Cairnryan bus from?

Crail to Cairnryan bus services, operated by Ember, depart from Dundee Slessor Gardens station.

Where does the Crail to Cairnryan bus arrive?

Crail to Cairnryan bus services, operated by Ember, arrive at Buchanan Bus Stn station.

Can I drive from Crail to Cairnryan?

Yes, the driving distance between Crail to Cairnryan is 156 miles. It takes approximately 3h 8m to drive from Crail to Cairnryan.

Where can I stay near Cairnryan?

There are 201+ hotels available in Cairnryan.

Crail to Cairnryan - 4 ways to travel via train, Bus, and car

There are 4 ways to get from Crail to Cairnryan by train, bus, 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.

Train, Bus
best
1. Take the train from Dundee to Glasgow Queen Streettrain Dundee - Glasgow Queen Street / ...
2. Take the bus from Glasgow Buchanan to Cairnryan Stena Terminalbus 923
6h 34m
Bus via Ayr
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Overgate to Buchanan Bus Stationbus
2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Ayr Bus Stationbus X77
3. Take the bus from Ayr Bus Station to Henrietta Streetbus 60 / ...
4. Take the bus from Henrietta Street to Old Pierbus 358 / ...
7h 24m
£26–44
Drive 155 mi
1. Drive from Crail to Cairnryancar 155 mi
3h 8m
£38–55
Bus
1. Take the bus from Dundee Slessor Gardens to Buchanan Bus Stnbus Ember
2. Take the bus from Glasgow Buchanan to Cairnryan Stena Terminalbus 923
6h 56m

Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Crail to Cairnryan.

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Distance: 187 mi
Duration: 6h 34m

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

You can take a bus from Bowling Green Place to Cairnryan Stena Terminal via Bus Station, Railway Station, Dundee Slessor Gardens, Buchanan Bus Stn, and Glasgow Buchanan in around 6h 56m.

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