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How to get fromMethil to Cairnryanby train, bus, or car

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

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  1. Train, bus via Ayr

    best
    1. Take the train from Leven to Haymarkettrain train
    2. Take the train from Haymarket to Glasgow Queen Streettrain train
    3. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Ayrtrain train
    4. Take the bus from Henrietta Street to Old Pierbus bus 360 / ...
    6h 56m
    £53–106

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Park & Ride to Buchanan Bus Stationbus bus X24 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Port Rodiebus bus 923
    7h 38m
    £33–60

  3. Drive  137.5 mi

    1. Drive from Methil to Cairnryancar car 137.5 mi
    2h 44m
    £35–50

  4. Train

    1. Take the train from Leven to Haymarkettrain train
    2. Take the train from Haymarket to Glasgow Queen Streettrain train
    3. Take the train from Kilmarnock to Stranraertrain train
    7h 12m
    £59–116

  5. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Leven to Haymarkettrain train
    2. Take the train from Haymarket to Glasgow Centraltrain train
    3. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Girvantrain train
    4. Take the bus from Henrietta Street to Old Pierbus bus 360 / ...
    7h 41m
    £63–106

  6. Bus via Dumfries

    1. Take the bus from South Grove to Princes Streetbus bus X61
    2. Take the bus from Princes Street to Stance 1bus bus 101 / ...
    3. Take the bus from Stance 5 to Port Rodiebus bus 500
    9h 59m

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  • Distance: 170.1 mi
  • Duration: 6h 56m

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

You can take a bus from South Grove to Old Pier via Park & Ride, Buchanan Bus Station, Port Rodie, and Port Rodie Ferry Terminal in around 7h 38m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Leven to Old Pier via Haymarket, Glasgow Queen Street, Buchanan Bus Station, Kilmarnock Bus Station, Kilmarnock, Stranraer, and Port Rodie Ferry Terminal in around 7h 12m.

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