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

The cheapest way to get from Leith to Cairnryan is to bus which costs £20 - £50 and takes 5h 13m.

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

The fastest way to get from Leith to Cairnryan is to drive which takes 2h 31m and costs £29 - £45.

Is there a direct bus between Leith and Cairnryan?

No, there is no direct bus from Leith station to Cairnryan. However, there are services departing from Edinburgh, Bus Station and arriving at Old Pier via Buchanan Bus Station and Port Rodie Ferry Terminal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 13m.

How far is it from Leith to Cairnryan?

The distance between Leith and Cairnryan is 142 miles. The road distance is 121.6 miles.

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

The best way to get from Leith to Cairnryan without a car is to train and bus which takes 4h 45m and costs £30 - £100.

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

It takes approximately 4h 45m to get from Leith to Cairnryan, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Leith to Cairnryan bus from?

Leith to Cairnryan bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Edinburgh, Bus Station.

Train or bus from Leith to Cairnryan?

The best way to get from Leith to Cairnryan is to train which takes 5h 50m and costs £35 - £110. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £20 - £50 and takes 5h 13m.

Where does the Leith to Cairnryan bus arrive?

Leith to Cairnryan bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Glasgow station.

Can I drive from Leith to Cairnryan?

Yes, the driving distance between Leith to Cairnryan is 122 miles. It takes approximately 2h 31m to drive from Leith to Cairnryan.

Where can I stay near Cairnryan?

There are 184+ hotels available in Cairnryan.

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

There are 5 ways to get from Leith 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 Edinburgh Waverley to Glasgow Queen Streettrain Edinburgh - Glasgow Queen Street / ...
2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Port Rodiebus 923
4h 45m
£33–99
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Edinburgh, Bus Station to Glasgowbus Uk090 / ...
2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Port Rodiebus 923
5h 13m
£20–46
Train
1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Glasgow Centraltrain
2. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Ayrtrain
3. Take the train from Ayr to Stranraertrain
5h 50m
£39–108
Drive 120.9 mi
1. Drive from Leith to Cairnryancar 120.9 mi
2h 31m
£30–43
Bus via Dumfries
1. Take the bus from Edinburgh, Bus Station to Whitesandsbus 101A / ...
2. Take the bus from Whitesands to Port Rodiebus 500
6h 38m

Leith to Cairnryan by train, foot, and bus

170Weekly Services

4h 45mAverage Duration

£33Cheapest Price

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Distance: 141 mi
Duration: 4h 45m

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

You can take a train from Edinburgh Waverley to Old Pier via Glasgow Central, Ayr, Stranraer, and Port Rodie Ferry Terminal in around 5h 50m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Edinburgh, Bus Station to Old Pier via Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station, Port Rodie, and Port Rodie Ferry Terminal in around 5h 13m.

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