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

The cheapest way to get from Stevenston to Cairnryan is to line 585 bus and bus which costs £11 - £19 and takes 3h 45m.

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

The fastest way to get from Stevenston to Cairnryan is to drive which takes 1h 14m and costs £15 - £22.

Is there a direct bus between Stevenston and Cairnryan?

No, there is no direct bus from Stevenston to Cairnryan. However, there are services departing from Schoolwell Street and arriving at Old Pier via Ayr Bus Station and Henrietta Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 45m.

How far is it from Stevenston to Cairnryan?

The distance between Stevenston and Cairnryan is 70 miles. The road distance is 62.6 miles.

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

The best way to get from Stevenston to Cairnryan without a car is to line 585 bus and bus which takes 3h 45m and costs £11 - £19.

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

It takes approximately 3h 45m to get from Stevenston to Cairnryan, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Stevenston to Cairnryan bus from?

Stevenston to Cairnryan bus services, operated by Stagecoach West Scotland, depart from Schoolwell Street station.

Train or bus from Stevenston to Cairnryan?

The best way to get from Stevenston to Cairnryan is to line 585 bus and bus which takes 3h 45m and costs £11 - £19. Alternatively, you can train, which costs £26 - £40 and takes 4h 3m.

Where does the Stevenston to Cairnryan bus arrive?

Stevenston to Cairnryan bus services, operated by Stagecoach West Scotland, arrive at Ayr Bus Station.

Can I drive from Stevenston to Cairnryan?

Yes, the driving distance between Stevenston to Cairnryan is 63 miles. It takes approximately 1h 14m to drive from Stevenston to Cairnryan.

Where can I stay near Cairnryan?

There are 190+ hotels available in Cairnryan.

Stevenston to Cairnryan - 4 ways to travel via train, line 585 bus, bus

There are 4 ways to get from Stevenston 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.

Line 585 bus, bus
best
1. Take the bus from Schoolwell Street to Ayr Bus Stationbus 585
2. Take the bus from Ayr Bus Station to Henrietta Streetbus 60 / ...
3. Take the bus from Henrietta Street to Old Pierbus 358 / ...
3h 45m
£12–19
Train
1. Take the train from Ayr to Stranraertrain Ayr - Stranraer / ...
4h 3m
£26–38
Drive 62.3 mi
1. Drive from Stevenston to Cairnryancar 62.3 mi
1h 14m
£15–22
Train, line 358 bus
1. Take the train from Kilwinning to Ayrtrain
2. Take the train from Ayr to Girvantrain
3. Take the bus from Elder Avenue to Old Pierbus 358 / ...
4h 23m
£20–28

Stevenston to Cairnryan by bus

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3h 45mAverage Duration

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Distance: 70.1 mi
Duration: 3h 45m

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

You can take a bus from Schoolwell Street to Old Pier via Ayr Bus Station and Henrietta Street in around 3h 45m. Alternatively, ScotRail operates a train from Ayr to Stranraer 5 times a day. Tickets cost £16–17 and the journey takes 1h 21m.

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