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

The cheapest way to get from Greenock to Cairnryan is to bus via Ayr which costs £18 - £26 and takes 5h 52m.

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

The fastest way to get from Greenock to Cairnryan is to drive which takes 1h 45m and costs £21 - £35.

Is there a direct bus between Greenock and Cairnryan?

No, there is no direct bus from Greenock to Cairnryan. However, there are services departing from Stance 1 and arriving at Cairnryan Stena Terminal via Glasgow Buchanan. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 17m.

How far is it from Greenock to Cairnryan?

The distance between Greenock and Cairnryan is 108 miles. The road distance is 87.2 miles.

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

The best way to get from Greenock to Cairnryan without a car is to bus which takes 4h 17m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 4h 17m to get from Greenock to Cairnryan, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Greenock to Cairnryan bus from?

Greenock to Cairnryan bus services, operated by McGills Buses, depart from Stance 1 station.

Where does the Greenock to Cairnryan bus arrive?

Greenock to Cairnryan bus services, operated by McGills Buses, arrive at Buchanan Bus Station.

Can I drive from Greenock to Cairnryan?

Yes, the driving distance between Greenock to Cairnryan is 87 miles. It takes approximately 1h 45m to drive from Greenock to Cairnryan.

Where can I stay near Cairnryan?

There are 199+ hotels available in Cairnryan.

Greenock to Cairnryan - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

There are 4 ways to get from Greenock 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 Stance 1 to Buchanan Bus Station906 / ...
2. Take the bus from Glasgow Buchanan to Cairnryan Stena Terminal923
4h 17m
Bus via Ayr
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Manse Court to Ayr Bus Station585
2. Take the bus from Ayr Bus Station to Old Pier358 / ...
5h 52m
£18–25
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Paisley Gilmour Street to AyrGlasgow Central - Ayr
2. Take the bus from Rail Station to Old Pier358 / ...
4h 41m
£28–37
Drive 86.7 mi
1. Drive from Greenock to Cairnryan86.7 mi
1h 45m
£22–31

Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Greenock to Cairnryan.

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Distance: 107.5 mi
Duration: 4h 17m

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

You can take a bus from Stance 1 to Cairnryan Stena Terminal via Buchanan Bus Station and Glasgow Buchanan in around 4h 17m.

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