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How to get fromDunblane to Cairnryanby bus, train or car

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There are 6 ways to get from Dunblane to Cairnryan by bus, train, or car

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  1. Bus

    best
    1. Take the bus from Newton Loan to Buchanan Bus Stationbus bus M8
    2. Take the bus from Glasgow Buchanan to Cairnryan Stena Terminalbus bus 923
    4h 24m

  2. Train, bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Dunblane to Glasgow Queen Streettrain train
    2. Take the bus from West Regent Lane to Ayr Bus Stationbus bus X77
    3. Take the bus from Ayr Bus Station to Henrietta Streetbus bus 60 / ...
    4. Take the bus from Henrietta Street to Old Pierbus bus 358 / ...
    4h 55m
    £25–34

  3. Train

    1. Take the train from Dunblane to Glasgow Queen Streettrain train
    2. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Ayrtrain train
    3. Take the train from Ayr to Stranraertrain train
    5h 18m
    £38–45

  4. Drive 110.5 mi

    1. Drive from Dunblane to Cairnryancar car 110.5 mi
    2h 7m
    £27–39

  5. Bus via Port Rodie

    1. Take the bus from Dunblane Police Station to Buchanan Bus Stnbus bus Ember
    2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Port Rodiebus bus 923
    4h 58m

  6. Train, line 358 bus

    1. Take the train from Dunblane to Glasgow Queen Streettrain train
    2. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Ayrtrain train
    3. Take the bus from Elder Avenue to Old Pierbus bus 358 / ...
    5h 30m
    £33–43

Dunblane to Cairnryan by train, foot, and bus

Calendar35Weekly Services
Duration5h 18mAverage Duration
Ticket£38Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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

You can take a bus from Newton Loan to Cairnryan Stena Terminal via Buchanan Bus Station and Glasgow Buchanan in around 4h 24m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Dunblane to Old Pier via Glasgow Queen Street, Glasgow Central, Ayr, Stranraer, and Port Rodie Ferry Terminal in around 5h 18m.

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