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

The cheapest way to get from Dunbar to Cairnryan is to bus via Ayr which costs £22 - £35 and takes 6h 53m.

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

The fastest way to get from Dunbar to Cairnryan is to drive which takes 2h 49m and costs £35 - £55.

Is there a direct bus between Dunbar and Cairnryan?

No, there is no direct bus from Dunbar to Cairnryan. However, there are services departing from High Street and arriving at Old Pier via Princes Street, Buchanan Bus Station, Ayr Bus Station and Henrietta Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 53m.

How far is it from Dunbar to Cairnryan?

The distance between Dunbar and Cairnryan is 157 miles. The road distance is 148.6 miles.

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

The best way to get from Dunbar to Cairnryan without a car is to train and Bus which takes 4h 55m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 4h 55m to get from Dunbar to Cairnryan, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Dunbar to Cairnryan bus from?

Dunbar to Cairnryan bus services, operated by East Coast Buses, depart from High Street station.

Train or bus from Dunbar to Cairnryan?

The best way to get from Dunbar to Cairnryan is to train which takes 6h 2m and costs £45 - £65. Alternatively, you can bus via Ayr, which costs £22 - £35 and takes 6h 53m.

Where does the Dunbar to Cairnryan bus arrive?

Dunbar to Cairnryan bus services, operated by East Coast Buses, arrive at Princes Street station.

Can I drive from Dunbar to Cairnryan?

Yes, the driving distance between Dunbar to Cairnryan is 149 miles. It takes approximately 2h 49m to drive from Dunbar to Cairnryan.

Where can I stay near Cairnryan?

There are 61+ hotels available in Cairnryan.

Dunbar to Cairnryan - 5 ways to travel via train, Bus, and car

There are 5 ways to get from Dunbar 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 Dunbar to Edinburgh Waverleytrain
2. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Glasgow Queen Streettrain
3. Take the bus from Glasgow Buchanan to Cairnryan Stena Terminalbus 923
4h 55m
Bus via Ayr
cheapest
1. Take the bus from High Street to Princes Streetbus X7
2. Take the bus from Princes Street to Buchanan Bus Stationbus
3. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Ayr Bus Stationbus X77
4. Take the bus from Ayr Bus Station to Henrietta Streetbus 60 / ...
5. Take the bus from Henrietta Street to Old Pierbus 358 / ...
6h 53m
£22–35
Train
1. Take the train from Dunbar to Edinburgh Waverleytrain
2. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Glasgow Queen Streettrain
3. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Ayrtrain
4. Take the train from Ayr to Stranraertrain
6h 2m
£49–62
Drive 147.7 mi
1. Drive from Dunbar to Cairnryancar 147.7 mi
2h 49m
£36–52
Bus
1. Take the bus from High Street to Princes Streetbus X7
2. Take the bus from Princes Street to Buchanan Bus Stationbus
3. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Port Rodiebus 923
7h 5m
£25–37

Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Dunbar to Cairnryan.

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Distance: 156.3 mi
Duration: 4h 55m

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

You can take a train from Dunbar to Old Pier via Edinburgh Waverley, Glasgow Queen Street, Glasgow Central, Ayr, Stranraer, and Port Rodie Ferry Terminal in around 6h 2m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from High Street to Old Pier via Princes Street, Buchanan Bus Station, Ayr Bus Station, and Henrietta Street in around 6h 53m.

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