There are 5 ways to get from Robroyston to Cairnryan by bus, train, 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.
Bus
best- Take the bus from Glasgow Buchanan to Cairnryan Stena Terminal923
3h 47mBus via Ayr
cheapest- Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Ayr Bus StationX77
- Take the bus from Ayr Bus Station to Henrietta Street60 / ...
- Take the bus from Henrietta Street to Old Pier358 / ...
4h 33m£14–22Train
- Take the train from Glasgow Central to AyrGlasgow Central - Ayr / ...
- Take the train from Ayr to StranraerAyr - Stranraer / ...
4h 42m£25–37Drive 83.8 mi
- Drive from Robroyston to Cairnryan83.8 mi
1h 40m£21–31Bus via Port Rodie
- Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Port Rodie923
4h 45m£17–23
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Robroyston to Cairnryan is to bus via Ayr which costs £13 - £22 and takes 4h 33m.
The fastest way to get from Robroyston to Cairnryan is to drive which takes 1h 40m and costs £21 - £35.
No, there is no direct bus from Robroyston to Cairnryan. However, there are services departing from Standburn Road and arriving at Cairnryan Stena Terminal via Glasgow Buchanan. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 47m.
The distance between Robroyston and Cairnryan is 86 miles. The road distance is 84.3 miles.
The best way to get from Robroyston to Cairnryan without a car is to Bus which takes 3h 47m and costs .
It takes approximately 3h 47m to get from Robroyston to Cairnryan, including transfers.
Robroyston to Cairnryan bus services, operated by Translink, depart from Glasgow Buchanan station.
The best way to get from Robroyston to Cairnryan is to Bus which takes 3h 47m and costs . Alternatively, you can train, which costs £25 - £40 and takes 4h 42m.
Robroyston to Cairnryan bus services, operated by Translink, arrive at Cairnryan Stena Terminal station.
Yes, the driving distance between Robroyston to Cairnryan is 84 miles. It takes approximately 1h 40m to drive from Robroyston to Cairnryan.
What companies run services between Robroyston, Scotland and Cairnryan, Scotland?
Translink operates a bus from Glasgow Buchanan to Cairnryan Stena Terminal 4 times a day, and the journey takes 2h 20m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Robroyston to Old Pier via Glasgow Queen Street, Glasgow Central, Ayr, Stranraer, and Port Rodie Ferry Terminal in around 4h 42m.
Transport is disrupted due to the Russia-Ukraine war. Read more
- Phone
- +44 344 811 0141
- Website
- scotrail.co.uk
Train from Glasgow Central to Ayr
- Ave. Duration
- 53 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- £5–13
- Website
- https://www.scotrail.co.uk/
Train from Ayr to Stranraer
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 21m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- £16–17
- Website
- https://www.scotrail.co.uk/
- Phone
- +44 28 9066 6630
- Website
- translink.co.uk
Bus from Glasgow Buchanan to Cairnryan Stena Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 20m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Website
- https://www.translink.co.uk/
Bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Ayr Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 3m
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- £5–8
- Website
- https://www.stagecoachbus.com
Bus from Ayr Bus Station to Henrietta Street
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 2m
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- £4–7
- Website
- https://www.stagecoachbus.com
Bus from Henrietta Street to Old Pier
- Ave. Duration
- 48 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £4–7
- Website
- https://www.stagecoachbus.com
- Phone
- 0141 352 4444
- info@citylink.co.uk
- Website
- citylink.co.uk
Bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Port Rodie
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 35m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- £14–21
- Website
- https://www.citylink.co.uk/
Want to know more about travelling around United Kingdom
Rome2Rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Filled with useful and timely travel information, the guides answer all the hard questions - such as 'How do I buy a ticket?', 'Should I book online before I travel? ', 'How much should I expect to pay?', 'Do the trains and buses have Wifi?' - to help you get the most out of your next trip.
Related travel guides
Travelling to the UK: What do I need to know?
Read the travel guide
More Questions & Answers
There are 200+ hotels available in Cairnryan.


















