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

The cheapest way to get from Helensburgh to Cairnryan is to bus via Ayr which costs £22 - £35 and takes 4h 55m.

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

The fastest way to get from Helensburgh to Cairnryan is to drive which takes 2h and costs £24 - £35.

Is there a direct bus between Helensburgh and Cairnryan?

No, there is no direct bus from Helensburgh station to Cairnryan. However, there are services departing from Helensburgh station and arriving at Old Pier via Bowie Street, West Regent Lane, Ayr Bus Station and Henrietta Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 53m.

How far is it from Helensburgh to Cairnryan?

The distance between Helensburgh and Cairnryan is 103 miles. The road distance is 99.1 miles.

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

The best way to get from Helensburgh to Cairnryan without a car is to train and Bus which takes 4h 6m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 4h 6m to get from Helensburgh to Cairnryan, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Helensburgh to Cairnryan bus from?

Helensburgh to Cairnryan bus services, operated by First Greater Glasgow, depart from Bowie Street station.

Train or bus from Helensburgh to Cairnryan?

The best way to get from Helensburgh to Cairnryan is to train which takes 5h 18m and costs £35 - £55. Alternatively, you can bus via Ayr, which costs £22 - £35 and takes 4h 55m.

Where does the Helensburgh to Cairnryan bus arrive?

Helensburgh to Cairnryan bus services, operated by First Greater Glasgow, arrive at Hielenman's Umbrella station.

Can I drive from Helensburgh to Cairnryan?

Yes, the driving distance between Helensburgh to Cairnryan is 99 miles. It takes approximately 2h to drive from Helensburgh to Cairnryan.

Where can I stay near Cairnryan?

There are 182+ hotels available in Cairnryan.

Helensburgh to Cairnryan - 6 ways to travel via train, Bus, and car

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

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Train, Bus
best
1. Take the train from Helensburgh Central to Glasgow Queen Street Low LevelHelensburgh Central - Edinburgh / ...
2. Take the bus from Glasgow Buchanan to Cairnryan Stena Terminal923
4h 6m
Bus via Ayr
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Ayr Bus StationX77
2. Take the bus from Ayr Bus Station to Henrietta Street60 / ...
3. Take the bus from Henrietta Street to Old Pier358 / ...
4h 55m
£22–31
Train
1. Take the train from Glasgow Central to AyrGlasgow Central - Ayr / ...
2. Take the train from Ayr to StranraerAyr - Stranraer / ...
5h 18m
£35–50
Drive 98.5 mi
1. Drive from Helensburgh to Cairnryan98.5 mi
2h
£24–35
Bus
1. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Port Rodie923
5h 13m
£25–33
Bus via Bowie Street
1. Take the bus from Bowie Street to Hielenman's Umbrella1A / ...
2. Take the bus from West Regent Lane to Ayr Bus StationX77
3. Take the bus from Ayr Bus Station to Henrietta Street60 / ...
4. Take the bus from Henrietta Street to Old Pier358 / ...
5h 53m

Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Helensburgh to Cairnryan.

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Distance: 102.9 mi
Duration: 4h 6m

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

You can take a train from Helensburgh Central to Old Pier via Glasgow Queen Street Low Level, Glasgow Central, Ayr, Stranraer, and Port Rodie Ferry Terminal in around 5h 18m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Helensburgh Central to Old Pier via Glasgow Queen Street Low Level, Buchanan Bus Station, Ayr Bus Station, and Henrietta Street in around 4h 55m.

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