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How to get fromNew Cumnock to Cairnryanby train, bus or car

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There are 4 ways to get from New Cumnock to Cairnryan by train, bus, or car

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Kilmarnock to StranraertrainKilmarnock - Stranraer
    4h 2m
    £27–62
  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Castle Primary school to Ayr Bus Stationbus43 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Ayr Bus Station to Henrietta Streetbus60 / ...
    3. Take the bus from Henrietta Street to Old Pierbus358 / ...
    4h 24m
    £13–21
  3. Drive 54.5 mi

    1. Drive from New Cumnock to Cairnryancar54.5 mi
    1h 10m
    £14–20
  4. Train, line 358 bus

    1. Take the train from Kilmarnock to GirvantrainKilmarnock - Girvan / ...
    2. Take the bus from Elder Avenue to Old Pierbus358 / ...
    4h 14m
    £21–47

New Cumnock to Cairnryan by train, foot, and bus

Calendar12Weekly Services
Duration4h 2mAverage Duration
Ticket£27Cheapest Price
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What companies run services between New Cumnock, Scotland and Cairnryan, Scotland?

ScotRail operates a train from Kilmarnock to Stranraer twice daily. Tickets cost £17–40 and the journey takes 1h 49m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Castle Primary school to Old Pier via Ayr Bus Station and Henrietta Street in around 4h 24m.

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