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How to get fromForfar to Cairnryanby bus, train, or car

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

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  1. Bus

    best
    1. Take the bus from Seagate Bus Station to Buchanan Bus Stationbus bus M9
    2. Take the bus from Glasgow Buchanan to Cairnryan Stena Terminalbus bus 923
    5h 51m

  2. Drive 166.4 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Forfar to Cairnryancar car 166.4 mi
    3h 14m
    £41–60

  3. Train

    1. Take the train from Dundee to Glasgow Queen Streettrain train
    2. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Ayrtrain train
    3. Take the train from Ayr to Stranraertrain train
    7h 8m
    £86–174

  4. Train, Bus

    1. Take the train from Dundee to Glasgow Queen Streettrain train Dundee - Glasgow Queen Street / ...
    2. Take the bus from Glasgow Buchanan to Cairnryan Stena Terminalbus bus 923
    6h 10m

  5. Train, bus via Ayr

    1. Take the train from Dundee to Glasgow Queen Streettrain train
    2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station 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 / ...
    7h 9m
    £66–115

  6. Bus via Ayr

    1. Take the bus from Mill O Mains to Buchanan Bus Stationbus bus M9
    2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station 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 / ...
    7h 17m

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  • Distance: 174.3 mi
  • Duration: 5h 51m

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

You can take a bus from Council Offices to Cairnryan Stena Terminal via Bus Station, Seagate Bus Station, Buchanan Bus Station, and Glasgow Buchanan in around 5h 51m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Forfar to Old Pier via Dundee Slessor Gardens, Dundee, Glasgow Queen Street, West George Street, Central Station, Glasgow Central, Ayr, Stranraer, and Port Rodie Ferry Terminal in around 7h 8m.

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