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

The cheapest way to get from Prestwick to Cairnryan is to bus which costs £10 - £18 and takes 3h 12m.

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

The fastest way to get from Prestwick to Cairnryan is to drive which takes 1h 1m and costs £11 - £17.

Is there a direct bus between Prestwick and Cairnryan?

No, there is no direct bus from Prestwick to Cairnryan. However, there are services departing from Gardiner Street and arriving at Old Pier via Ayr Bus Station and Henrietta Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 12m.

How far is it from Prestwick to Cairnryan?

The distance between Prestwick and Cairnryan is 68 miles. The road distance is 48 miles.

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

The best way to get from Prestwick to Cairnryan without a car is to train which takes 2h 33m and costs £19 - £45.

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

It takes approximately 2h 33m to get from Prestwick to Cairnryan, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Prestwick to Cairnryan bus from?

Prestwick to Cairnryan bus services, operated by Stagecoach West Scotland, depart from Ayr Bus Station.

Train or bus from Prestwick to Cairnryan?

The best way to get from Prestwick to Cairnryan is to train which takes 2h 33m and costs £19 - £45. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £10 - £18 and takes 3h 12m.

Where does the Prestwick to Cairnryan bus arrive?

Prestwick to Cairnryan bus services, operated by Stagecoach West Scotland, arrive at Henrietta Street station.

Can I drive from Prestwick to Cairnryan?

Yes, the driving distance between Prestwick to Cairnryan is 48 miles. It takes approximately 1h 1m to drive from Prestwick to Cairnryan.

Where can I stay near Cairnryan?

There are 183+ hotels available in Cairnryan.

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

There are 5 ways to get from Prestwick to Cairnryan by train, bus, car, or taxi

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Train
best
1. Take the train from Prestwick Town to StranraerKilmarnock - Stranraer
2h 33m
£19–42
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Ayr Bus Station to Henrietta Street60 / ...
2. Take the bus from Henrietta Street to Old Pier358 / ...
3h 12m
£11–18
Drive 47.7 mi
1. Drive from Prestwick to Cairnryan47.7 mi
1h 1m
£12–17
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Prestwick to Cairnryan47.7 mi
1h 1m
£100–120
Train, line 358 bus
1. Take the train from Ayr to GirvanAyr - Stranraer / ...
2. Take the bus from Elder Avenue to Old Pier358 / ...
3h 35m
£16–21

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Map of how to get from Prestwick to Cairnryan.

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Distance: 67.4 mi
Duration: 2h 33m

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

ScotRail operates a train from Prestwick Town to Stranraer 6 times a week. Tickets cost £17–40 and the journey takes 1h 37m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Gardiner Street to Old Pier via Ayr Bus Station and Henrietta Street in around 3h 12m.

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