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Cheapest and Fastest Ways to Travel from Cairnryan to The Scottish Borders

Composite routes from Cairnryan to The Scottish Borders

Cheapest
2 h 33 min
Car
209 km.
from $11
Other
4 h 38 min
Bus, Train
153 km.
from $75.04
6 h 20 min
153 km.
from $65.51
6 h 5 min
Bus, Train
153 km.
from $77.95
6 h 21 min
154 km.
from $52.76

Transport providers

Bus operators

FlixBus

Phone:
+49 30 300 137 300
Email:
service@flixbus.com
Website:
flixbus.com
Bus from Buchanan Bus Station to St
Ave. Duration:
1h 20m
Frequency:
Every 30 minutes
Estimated price:
$10.13–$15.19
Bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Edinburgh,
Ave. Duration:
1h 25m
Frequency:
Every 30 minutes
Estimated price:
$10.13–$15.19

Megabus UK

Email:
enquiries@megabus.com
Website:
uk.megabus.com
Bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Edinburgh,
Ave. Duration:
1h 23m
Frequency:
Every 30 minutes
Estimated price:
$12.66–$18.99

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 Buchanan Bus Station to Edinburgh,
Ave. Duration:
1h 23m
Frequency:
Every 20 minutes
Estimated price:
$16.46–$24.05

Stagecoach West Scotland

Phone:
+44 1292 613500
Email:
westscotland.enquiries@stagecoachbus.com
Website:
stagecoachbus.com
Bus from Old Pier to Beresford
Ave. Duration:
1h 47m
Frequency:
4 times a week
Estimated price:
$10.76–$16.46

Borders Buses

Phone:
01896 754350
Email:
info@bordersbuses.co.uk
Website:
bordersbuses.co.uk/
Bus from Edinburgh, Bus Station to Galashiels
Ave. Duration:
2h 7m
Frequency:
Every 30 minutes
Estimated price:
$6.96–$9.49
Bus from Edinburgh, Bus Station to A7
Ave. Duration:
1h 44m
Frequency:
Every 2 hours
Estimated price:
$6.96–$8.86

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

National Express

Phone:
08717 81 81 81
Website:
nationalexpress.com/en
Bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Edinburgh,
Ave. Duration:
1h 20m
Frequency:
4 times a day
Estimated price:
$21.52–$31.64

Cross Country

Phone:
0344 736 9123
Email:
customer.relations@crosscountrytrains.co.uk
Website:
crosscountrytrains.co.uk/
Train from Glasgow Central to Edinburgh
Ave. Duration:
1h 8m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$25.32–$88.60

ScotRail

Phone:
+44 344 811 0141
Email:
customer.relations@scotrail.co.uk
Website:
scotrail.co.uk/
Train from Glasgow Queen Street to Edinburgh
Ave. Duration:
50 min
Frequency:
Every 20 minutes
Estimated price:
$18.99–$43.04
Train from Edinburgh Waverley to Galashiels
Ave. Duration:
55 min
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$11.39–$25.32
Train from Ayr to Glasgow
Ave. Duration:
51 min
Frequency:
Every 30 minutes
Estimated price:
$17.72–$37.97
Train from Glasgow Central to Edinburgh
Ave. Duration:
1h 28m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$16.46–$36.71

Caledonian Sleeper

Phone:
+44 141 555 0888
Website:
sleeper.scot/
Train from Glasgow Queen Street to Edinburgh
Ave. Duration:
55 min
Frequency:
6 times a week
Estimated price:
$88.60–$113.92

Questions and Answers

What is the cheapest way to get from Cairnryan to The Scottish Borders?

The cheapest way to get from Cairnryan to The Scottish Borders is to bus which costs $38.04 - $54.35 and takes 6h 20m.

What is the fastest way to get from Cairnryan to The Scottish Borders?

The fastest way to get from Cairnryan to The Scottish Borders is to drive which takes 2h 32m and costs $41.30 - $65.22 .

Is there a direct bus between Cairnryan and The Scottish Borders?

No, there is no direct bus from Cairnryan to The Scottish Borders. However, there are services departing from Stena Terminal and arriving at Galashiels Transport Interchange via Buchanan Bus Station and Edinburgh, Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 20m.

How far is it from Cairnryan to The Scottish Borders?

The distance between Cairnryan and The Scottish Borders is 260 km. The road distance is 207.4 km.

How do I travel from Cairnryan to The Scottish Borders without a car?

The best way to get from Cairnryan to The Scottish Borders without a car is to Bus and train which takes 4h 38m and costs $50 - $152.17 .

How long does it take to get from Cairnryan to The Scottish Borders?

It takes approximately 4h 38m to get from Cairnryan to The Scottish Borders, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Cairnryan to The Scottish Borders bus from?

Cairnryan to The Scottish Borders bus services, operated by Scottish Citylink, depart from Stena Terminal station.

Where does the Cairnryan to The Scottish Borders bus arrive?

Cairnryan to The Scottish Borders bus services, operated by Scottish Citylink, arrive at Buchanan Bus Station.

Can I drive from Cairnryan to The Scottish Borders?

Yes, the driving distance between Cairnryan to The Scottish Borders is 207 km. It takes approximately 2h 32m to drive from Cairnryan to The Scottish Borders.

Where can I stay near The Scottish Borders?

There are 316+ hotels available in The Scottish Borders. Prices start at $75.10 per night.
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