How to Travel from
Cairnryan to The Kelpies
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Cairnryan, Great Britain → The Kelpies, Great Britain
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Cheapest and Fastest Ways to Travel from Cairnryan to The Kelpies
Composite routes from Cairnryan to The Kelpies
Cheapest
2 h 3 min
Car
172 km.
from $9
Other
4 h 29 min
Bus, Train
140 km.
from $46.67
5 h 31 min
140 km.
from $37.87
4 h 36 min
140 km.
from $5.43
5 h 13 min
140 km.
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Route Navigator Cairnryan - The Kelpies
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39 м
39 м
Turn left
147 м
147 м
Turn right onto A77
1 km 669 м
1 km 669 м
At roundabout, take exit 2 onto A77
35 km 16 м
35 km 16 м
At roundabout, take exit 1 onto Shallochpark Roundabout
Shallochpark Roundabout, 482 м
482 м
Keep left onto Kirkpatrick Street
Kirkpatrick Street, 1 km 166 м
1 km 166 м
Turn right onto Knockcushan Street
Knockcushan Street, 199 м
199 м
Turn left onto Bridge Street
Bridge Street, 1 km 893 м
1 km 893 м
At roundabout, take exit 2 onto Shallochpark Roundabout
Shallochpark Roundabout, 17 km 86 м
17 km 86 м
At roundabout, take exit 1 onto Maybole Bypass
Maybole Bypass, 1 km 664 м
1 km 664 м
At roundabout, take exit 2 onto Maybole Bypass
Maybole Bypass, 4 km 456 м
4 km 456 м
At roundabout, take exit 2 onto Smithston Roundabout
Smithston Roundabout, 8 km 538 м
8 km 538 м
At roundabout, take exit 2 onto Bankfield Roundabout
Bankfield Roundabout, 2 km 853 м
2 km 853 м
At roundabout, take exit 2 onto Ayr Bypass
Ayr Bypass, 2 km 465 м
2 km 465 м
At roundabout, take exit 3 onto Whitletts Roundabout
Whitletts Roundabout, 3 km 870 м
3 km 870 м
At roundabout, take exit 2 onto Prestwick Bypass
Prestwick Bypass, 4 km 512 м
4 km 512 м
At roundabout, take exit 3 onto Kilmarnock Road
Kilmarnock Road, 11 km 793 м
11 km 793 м
Keep right onto Kilmarnock Bypass
Kilmarnock Bypass, 7 km 881 м
7 km 881 м
Keep right onto M77
24 km 336 м
24 km 336 м
Keep left onto M77
399 м
399 м
Continue onto B768
12 м
12 м
Continue onto M77
1 km 241 м
1 km 241 м
Keep right onto M8 and take M8 toward City Centre, Edinburgh
City Centre, Edinburgh, M8, 8 km 662 м
8 km 662 м
Keep left onto M80 and take M80 toward Stirling, Kincardine Bridge
Stirling, Kincardine Bridge, M80, 25 km 542 м
25 km 542 м
Keep left onto M876 and take M876 toward Kincardine Bridges, Falkirk, Grangemouth
Kincardine Bridges, Falkirk, Grangemouth, M876, 3 km 332 м
3 km 332 м
Keep left and take A883 toward Falkirk, Denny
Falkirk, Denny, A883, 287 м
287 м
Turn left onto A883
471 м
471 м
At roundabout, take exit 2 onto Checkbar Roundabout
Checkbar Roundabout, 2 km 128 м
2 km 128 м
At roundabout, take exit 1 onto Three Bridges
Three Bridges, 1 km 497 м
1 km 497 м
At roundabout, take exit 2 onto Main Street
Main Street, 225 м
225 м
Continue onto Main Street
Main Street, 1 km 507 м
1 km 507 м
At roundabout, take exit 2 onto Camelon Road
Camelon Road, 124 м
124 м
Turn slight left onto Camelon Road
Camelon Road, 1 km 995 м
1 km 995 м
Keep left onto West Bridge Street
West Bridge Street, 419 м
419 м
At roundabout, take exit 2 onto Park Street
Park Street, 206 м
206 м
Keep left onto Park Street
Park Street, 33 м
33 м
Turn slight left onto Princes Street
Princes Street, 2 km 737 м
2 km 737 м
At roundabout, take exit 2 onto Falkirk Road
Falkirk Road, 1 km 29 м
1 km 29 м
At roundabout, take exit 2 onto Earl's Gate Roundabout
Earl's Gate Roundabout, 1 km
1 km
Arrive at destination
Transport providers
Train operators
Translink UK
Phone:
+44 28 9066 6630
Website:
translink.co.uk/
Bus from Cairnryan Stena Terminal to Glasgow
Ave. Duration:
2h 10m
Frequency:
3 times a day
Estimated price:
$27.85–$37.97
ScotRail
Phone:
+44 344 811 0141
Email:
customer.relations@scotrail.co.uk
Website:
scotrail.co.uk/
Train from Glasgow Queen Street to Falkirk
Ave. Duration:
43 min
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$11.39–$25.32
Bus operators
Scottish Citylink
Phone:
0141 352 4444
Email:
info@citylink.co.uk
Website:
citylink.co.uk/
Bus from Stena Terminal to Buchanan
Ave. Duration:
2h 10m
Frequency:
3 times a day
Estimated price:
$27.85–$37.97
Bus from Bus Station to Buchanan
Ave. Duration:
55 min
Frequency:
4 times a day
Estimated price:
$13.92–$20.25
Stagecoach West Scotland
Phone:
+44 1292 613500
Email:
westscotland.enquiries@stagecoachbus.com
Website:
stagecoachbus.com
Bus from Old Pier to Bus
Ave. Duration:
1h 49m
Frequency:
4 times a week
Estimated price:
$11.39–$16.46
Bus from Bus Station to Buchanan
Ave. Duration:
1h 7m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$8.23–$12.02
Stagecoach East Scotland
Phone:
0345 241 8000
Email:
customer.services@stagecoachbus.com
Website:
stagecoachbus.com
Bus from Weir Street to Dalgrain
Ave. Duration:
7 min
Frequency:
3 times a day
Estimated price:
$3.04–$4.30
Midland Bluebird
Phone:
03330 16 61 62
Email:
enquiries@mcgillsscotlandeast.co.uk
Website:
mcgillsscotlandeast.co.uk/
Bus from Weir Street to Dalgrain
Ave. Duration:
11 min
Frequency:
Hourly
Bus from Forth Valley Royal Hospital to Dalgrain
Ave. Duration:
49 min
Frequency:
Hourly
Bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Central
Ave. Duration:
1h 16m
Frequency:
Hourly
Questions and Answers
What is the cheapest way to get from Cairnryan to The Kelpies?
The cheapest way to get from Cairnryan to The Kelpies is to bus via Ayr which costs $26.09 - $51.09 and takes 5h 31m.
What is the fastest way to get from Cairnryan to The Kelpies?
The fastest way to get from Cairnryan to The Kelpies is to drive which takes 2h 2m and costs $34.78 - $51.09 .
Is there a direct bus between Cairnryan and The Kelpies?
No, there is no direct bus from Cairnryan to The Kelpies. However, there are services departing from Cairnryan Stena Terminal and arriving at Dalgrain Road via Buchanan Bus Station and Forth Valley Royal Hospital. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 36m.
How far is it from Cairnryan to The Kelpies?
The distance between Cairnryan and The Kelpies is 175 km. The road distance is 173.1 km.
How do I travel from Cairnryan to The Kelpies without a car?
The best way to get from Cairnryan to The Kelpies without a car is to Bus and train which takes 4h 29m and costs $35.87 - $59.78 .
How long does it take to get from Cairnryan to The Kelpies?
It takes approximately 4h 29m to get from Cairnryan to The Kelpies, including transfers.
Where do I catch the Cairnryan to The Kelpies bus from?
Cairnryan to The Kelpies bus services, operated by Translink UK, depart from Cairnryan Stena Terminal station.
Where does the Cairnryan to The Kelpies bus arrive?
Cairnryan to The Kelpies bus services, operated by Translink UK, arrive at Glasgow Buchanan station.
Can I drive from Cairnryan to The Kelpies?
Yes, the driving distance between Cairnryan to The Kelpies is 173 km. It takes approximately 2h 2m to drive from Cairnryan to The Kelpies.
Where can I stay near The Kelpies?
There are 643+ hotels available in The Kelpies. Prices start at $43.92 per night.
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