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

The cheapest way to get from Dundee to Cairnryan is to bus via Ayr which costs £19 - £35 and takes 6h 9m.

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

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

Is there a direct bus between Dundee and Cairnryan?

No, there is no direct bus from Dundee station to Cairnryan. However, there are services departing from Dundee Seagate Bus Station and arriving at Cairnryan Stena Terminal via Glasgow Buchanan. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 5m.

How far is it from Dundee to Cairnryan?

The distance between Dundee and Cairnryan is 161 miles. The road distance is 154.8 miles.

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

The best way to get from Dundee to Cairnryan without a car is to bus which takes 5h 5m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 5h 5m to get from Dundee to Cairnryan, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Dundee to Cairnryan bus from?

Dundee to Cairnryan bus services, operated by Megabus UK, depart from Dundee Seagate Bus Station.

Train or bus from Dundee to Cairnryan?

The best way to get from Dundee to Cairnryan is to bus which takes 5h 5m and costs . Alternatively, you can train, which costs £45 - £90 and takes 6h 16m.

Where does the Dundee to Cairnryan bus arrive?

Dundee to Cairnryan bus services, operated by Megabus UK, arrive at Glasgow Buchanan Bus Station Stance 55.

Can I drive from Dundee to Cairnryan?

Yes, the driving distance between Dundee to Cairnryan is 155 miles. It takes approximately 3h to drive from Dundee to Cairnryan.

Where can I stay near Cairnryan?

There are 189+ hotels available in Cairnryan.

Dundee to Cairnryan - 6 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

There are 6 ways to get from Dundee to Cairnryan by bus, train, 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.

Bus
best
1. Take the bus from Dundee Seagate Bus Station to Glasgow Buchanan Bus Station Stance 55bus megabus M9 / ...
2. Take the bus from Glasgow Buchanan to Cairnryan Stena Terminalbus 923
5h 5m
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 / ...
6h 9m
£19–34
Train
1. Take the train from Dundee to Glasgow Queen Streettrain
2. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Ayrtrain
3. Take the train from Ayr to Stranraertrain
6h 16m
£45–86
Drive 153.9 mi
1. Drive from Dundee to Cairnryancar 153.9 mi
3h
£38–54
Train, Bus
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
5h 7m
Train, bus via Ayr
1. Take the train from Dundee to Glasgow Queen Streettrain
2. Take the bus from Sauchiehall Lane to Ayr Bus Stationbus 4
3. Take the bus from Ayr Bus Station to Henrietta Streetbus 60 / ...
4. Take the bus from Henrietta Street to Old Pierbus 358 / ...
7h 16m
£28–76

Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Dundee to Cairnryan.

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Distance: 159.8 mi
Duration: 5h 5m

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

You can take a bus from Dundee Seagate Bus Station to Cairnryan Stena Terminal via Glasgow Buchanan Bus Station Stance 55 and Glasgow Buchanan in around 5h 5m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Dundee to Old Pier via Glasgow Queen Street, Glasgow Central, Ayr, Stranraer, and Port Rodie Ferry Terminal in around 6h 16m.

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