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

The cheapest way to get from Stewarton to Cairnryan is to line 4 bus and bus which costs £13 - £22 and takes 4h 15m.

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

The fastest way to get from Stewarton to Cairnryan is to drive which takes 1h 20m and costs £15 - £22.

Is there a direct bus between Stewarton and Cairnryan?

No, there is no direct bus from Stewarton to Cairnryan. However, there are services departing from The Cross and arriving at Old Pier via Kilmarnock Bus Station, Ayr Bus Station and Henrietta Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 15m.

How far is it from Stewarton to Cairnryan?

The distance between Stewarton and Cairnryan is 86 miles. The road distance is 62.1 miles.

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

The best way to get from Stewarton to Cairnryan without a car is to train which takes 3h 55m and costs £22 - £55.

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

It takes approximately 3h 55m to get from Stewarton to Cairnryan, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Stewarton to Cairnryan bus from?

Stewarton to Cairnryan bus services, operated by Stagecoach West Scotland, depart from Kilmarnock Bus Station.

Train or bus from Stewarton to Cairnryan?

The best way to get from Stewarton to Cairnryan is to train which takes 3h 55m and costs £22 - £55. Alternatively, you can line 4 bus and bus, which costs £13 - £22 and takes 4h 15m.

Where does the Stewarton to Cairnryan bus arrive?

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

Can I drive from Stewarton to Cairnryan?

Yes, the driving distance between Stewarton to Cairnryan is 62 miles. It takes approximately 1h 20m to drive from Stewarton to Cairnryan.

Where can I stay near Cairnryan?

There are 201+ hotels available in Cairnryan.

Stewarton to Cairnryan - 5 ways to travel via train, line 4 bus, bus, and car

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Kilmarnock to Stranraertrain Kilmarnock - Stranraer
3h 55m
£23–54
Line 4 bus, bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Kilmarnock Bus Station to Ayr Bus Stationbus 4
2. Take the bus from Ayr Bus Station to Henrietta Streetbus 60 / ...
3. Take the bus from Henrietta Street to Old Pierbus 358 / ...
4h 15m
£13–22
Drive 61.8 mi
1. Drive from Stewarton to Cairnryancar 61.8 mi
1h 20m
£16–22
Train, line 358 bus
1. Take the train from Kilmarnock to Girvantrain Kilmarnock - Girvan / ...
2. Take the bus from Elder Avenue to Old Pierbus 358 / ...
4h 4m
£17–39
Bus, line 358 bus
1. Take the bus from Kilmarnock Bus Station to Ayr Bus Stationbus
2. Take the bus from Ayr Bus Station to Elder Avenuebus 60 / ...
3. Take the bus from Elder Avenue to Old Pierbus 358 / ...
4h 21m
£13–21

Stewarton to Cairnryan by train, foot, and bus

12Weekly Services

3h 55mAverage Duration

£23Cheapest Price

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Distance: 85 mi
Duration: 3h 55m

What companies run services between Stewarton, East Ayrshire, Scotland and Cairnryan, Scotland?

ScotRail operates a train from Kilmarnock to Stranraer twice daily. Tickets cost £17–40 and the journey takes 1h 48m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from The Cross to Old Pier via Kilmarnock Bus Station, Ayr Bus Station, and Henrietta Street in around 4h 15m.

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