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

The cheapest way to get from Forfar to Cairnryan is to bus via Port Rodie which costs £29 - £45 and takes 6h 55m.

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

The fastest way to get from Forfar to Cairnryan is to drive which takes 3h 13m and costs £40 - £65.

Is there a direct bus between Forfar and Cairnryan?

No, there is no direct bus from Forfar to Cairnryan. However, there are services departing from Council Offices and arriving at Cairnryan Stena Terminal via Overgate and Glasgow Buchanan. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 8m.

How far is it from Forfar to Cairnryan?

The distance between Forfar and Cairnryan is 178 miles. The road distance is 167.4 miles.

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

The best way to get from Forfar to Cairnryan without a car is to bus which takes 6h 8m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 6h 8m to get from Forfar to Cairnryan, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Forfar to Cairnryan bus from?

Forfar to Cairnryan bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Overgate station.

Train or bus from Forfar to Cairnryan?

The best way to get from Forfar to Cairnryan is to bus which takes 6h 8m and costs . Alternatively, you can train, which costs £35 - £90 and takes 7h 20m.

Where does the Forfar to Cairnryan bus arrive?

Forfar to Cairnryan bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Buchanan Bus Station.

Can I drive from Forfar to Cairnryan?

Yes, the driving distance between Forfar to Cairnryan is 167 miles. It takes approximately 3h 13m to drive from Forfar to Cairnryan.

Where can I stay near Cairnryan?

There are 201+ hotels available in Cairnryan.

Forfar to Cairnryan - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

There are 5 ways to get from Forfar 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 Overgate to Buchanan Bus StationUk091
2. Take the bus from Glasgow Buchanan to Cairnryan Stena Terminal923
6h 8m
Bus via Port Rodie
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Mill O Mains to Buchanan Bus StationM9
2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Port Rodie923
6h 55m
£29–42
Train
1. Take the train from Dundee to Glasgow Queen Street
2. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Ayr
3. Take the train from Ayr to Stranraer
7h 20m
£39–86
Drive 166.4 mi
1. Drive from Forfar to Cairnryan166.4 mi
3h 13m
£42–61
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Lidl to Haymarket StationE1
2. Take the train from Haymarket to Charing Cross (Glasgow)
3. Take the bus from Garnet Street to Ayr Bus StationX77
4. Take the bus from Ayr Bus Station to Henrietta Street60 / ...
5. Take the bus from Henrietta Street to Old Pier358 / ...
8h 40m

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Distance: 177.1 mi
Duration: 6h 8m

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, Overgate, and Glasgow Buchanan in around 6h 8m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Lidl to Old Pier via Slessor Gardens, Dundee, Glasgow Queen Street, Glasgow Central, Ayr, Stranraer, and Port Rodie Ferry Terminal in around 7h 20m.

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