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

The cheapest way to get from Hawick to Cairnryan is to bus which costs £25 - £50 and takes 8h 8m.

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 Old Pier via Edinburgh, Bus Station, Buchanan Bus Station and Port Rodie Ferry Terminal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 8m.

How far is it from Hawick to Cairnryan?

The distance between Hawick and Cairnryan is 162 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 bus and train which takes 7h 4m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 7h 4m 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.

Train or bus from Hawick to Cairnryan?

The best way to get from Hawick to Cairnryan is to train which takes 8h 8m and costs £40 - £70. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £25 - £50 and takes 8h 8m.

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 184+ hotels available in Cairnryan.

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

There are 4 ways to get from Hawick 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, train
best
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 4m
Bus
cheapest
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 Buchanan Bus Station to Port Rodiebus 923
8h 8m
£25–49
Train
1. Take the train from Galashiels to Edinburgh Waverleytrain
2. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Glasgow Centraltrain
3. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Ayrtrain
4. Take the train from Ayr to Stranraertrain
8h 8m
£44–70
Drive 123.8 mi
1. Drive from Hawick to Cairnryancar 123.8 mi
2h 28m
£31–44

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Map of how to get from Hawick to Cairnryan.

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Distance: 160.8 mi
Duration: 7h 4m

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

You can take a bus from Mart Street Bus Stance to Old Pier via Galashiels Transport Interchange, Galashiels, Edinburgh Waverley, Glasgow Central, Ayr, Stranraer, and Port Rodie Ferry Terminal in around 8h 8m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Mart Street Bus Stance to Old Pier via Edinburgh, Bus Station, Buchanan Bus Station, Port Rodie, and Port Rodie Ferry Terminal in around 8h 8m.

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