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

The cheapest way to get from Hawick to Cairnryan is to bus via Ayr which costs £29 - £45 and takes 8h 6m.

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

The fastest way to get from Hawick to Cairnryan is to drive which takes 2h 28m and costs £30 - £45.

Is there a direct bus between Hawick and Cairnryan?

No, there is no direct bus from Hawick to Cairnryan. However, there are services departing from Mart Street Bus Stance and arriving at Cairnryan Stena Terminal via Edinburgh, Bus Station and Glasgow Buchanan. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 7m.

How far is it from Hawick to Cairnryan?

The distance between Hawick and Cairnryan is 178 miles. The road distance is 124.6 miles.

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

The best way to get from Hawick to Cairnryan without a car is to train and Bus which takes 6h 27m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 6h 27m to get from Hawick to Cairnryan, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Hawick to Cairnryan bus from?

Hawick to Cairnryan bus services, operated by Borders Buses, depart from Mart Street Bus Stance station.

Where does the Hawick to Cairnryan bus arrive?

Hawick to Cairnryan bus services, operated by Borders Buses, arrive at Edinburgh, Bus Station.

Can I drive from Hawick to Cairnryan?

Yes, the driving distance between Hawick to Cairnryan is 125 miles. It takes approximately 2h 28m to drive from Hawick to Cairnryan.

Where can I stay near Cairnryan?

There are 206+ hotels available in Cairnryan.

Hawick to Cairnryan - 5 ways to travel via train, Bus, and car

There are 5 ways to get from Hawick to Cairnryan by train, bus, 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.

Train, Bus
best
1. Take the train from Galashiels to Edinburgh Waverleytrain
2. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Glasgow Queen Streettrain
3. Take the bus from Glasgow Buchanan to Cairnryan Stena Terminalbus 923
6h 27m
Bus via Ayr
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Mart Street Bus Stance to Surgeons' Hallbus X95
2. Take the bus from Shandwick Place to Buchanan Bus Stationbus 900
3. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Ayr Bus Stationbus X77
4. Take the bus from Ayr Bus Station to Old Pierbus 358 / ...
8h 6m
£29–43
Drive 123.8 mi
1. Drive from Hawick to Cairnryancar 123.8 mi
2h 28m
£31–44
Bus
1. Take the bus from Mart Street Bus Stance to Edinburgh, Bus Stationbus X95
2. Take the bus from Edinburgh, Bus Station to Buchanan Bus Stationbus
3. Take the bus from Glasgow Buchanan to Cairnryan Stena Terminalbus 923
7h 7m
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Travel Agents to Halston Hotelbus X95
2. Take the train from Carlisle to Dumfriestrain
3. Take the bus from Dumfries station to Port Rodiebus 500
7h 34m

Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Hawick to Cairnryan.

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Distance: 176.9 mi
Duration: 6h 27m

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

You can take a bus from Mart Street Bus Stance to Cairnryan Stena Terminal via Edinburgh, Bus Station, Buchanan Bus Station, and Glasgow Buchanan in around 7h 7m.

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