How to Travel from
Gretna to Cairnryan
by Bus, Route or Car
Schedule
Gretna, Great Britain → Cairnryan, Great Britain
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Cheapest and Fastest Ways to Travel from Gretna to Cairnryan
Composite routes from Gretna to Cairnryan
Cheapest
1 h 50 min
Car
152 km.
from $8
Other
5 h 21 min
Train, Bus
123 km.
from $88.11
5 h 47 min
124 km.
from $105.89
6 h 27 min
124 km.
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Route Navigator Gretna - Cairnryan
Get all the information you need right here
Continue onto Central Avenue
Central Avenue, 115 м
115 м
Turn left onto Victory Avenue
Victory Avenue, 372 м
372 м
Turn sharp right onto B721
1 km 806 м
1 km 806 м
Turn right onto B721
58 м
58 м
Turn left onto Gretna Bypass
Gretna Bypass, 360 м
360 м
Turn slight left onto A75
31 km 936 м
31 km 936 м
Continue onto A75
1 km 318 м
1 km 318 м
At roundabout, take exit 2 onto Dumfries Bypass
Dumfries Bypass, 1 km 463 м
1 km 463 м
At roundabout, take exit 2 onto Dumfries Bypass
Dumfries Bypass, 2 km 717 м
2 km 717 м
At roundabout, take exit 2 onto Dumfries Bypass
Dumfries Bypass, 2 km 420 м
2 km 420 м
At roundabout, take exit 4 onto Dumfries Bypass
Dumfries Bypass, 2 km 137 м
2 km 137 м
At roundabout, take exit 2 onto Dumfries Bypass
Dumfries Bypass, 1 km 688 м
1 km 688 м
At roundabout, take exit 3 onto The Glen Improvement
The Glen Improvement, 4 km 222 м
4 km 222 м
At roundabout, take exit 2 onto Drummore Roundabout
Drummore Roundabout, 8 km 572 м
8 km 572 м
Turn right onto Maiden Row
Maiden Row, 8 km 374 м
8 km 374 м
Turn left onto A712
15 km 671 м
15 km 671 м
Turn right onto A713
95 м
95 м
Turn left onto A712
1 km 193 м
1 km 193 м
Turn right onto The Queen's Way
The Queen's Way, 28 km 591 м
28 km 591 м
Turn right onto Newton Stewart Bypass
Newton Stewart Bypass, 2 km 682 м
2 km 682 м
At roundabout, take exit 2 onto Newton Stewart Bypass
Newton Stewart Bypass, 35 km 497 м
35 km 497 м
Turn right onto A751
3 km 770 м
3 km 770 м
Turn right onto A77
6 km 87 м
6 km 87 м
Turn right
147 м
147 м
Turn right
39 м
39 м
Arrive at destination
Transport providers
Train operators
ScotRail
Phone:
+44 344 811 0141
Email:
customer.relations@scotrail.co.uk
Website:
scotrail.co.uk/
Train from Gretna Green to Kilmarnock
Ave. Duration:
1h 37m
Frequency:
Every 4 hours
Estimated price:
$30.38–$69.62
Train from Kilmarnock to Girvan
Ave. Duration:
52 min
Frequency:
Every 4 hours
Estimated price:
$12.66–$27.85
Train from Kilmarnock to Stranraer
Ave. Duration:
1h 49m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$25.32–$55.69
Bus operators
Stagecoach West Scotland
Phone:
+44 1292 613500
Email:
westscotland.enquiries@stagecoachbus.com
Website:
stagecoachbus.com
Bus from Dumfries station to Port
Ave. Duration:
2h 31m
Frequency:
Every 4 hours
Estimated price:
$15.19–$21.52
Bus from Rail Station to Old
Ave. Duration:
52 min
Frequency:
4 times a week
Estimated price:
$6.33–$9.49
Bus from Crown Inn to Whitesands
Ave. Duration:
33 min
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$4.05–$5.82
Bus from Whitesands to Port
Ave. Duration:
2h 23m
Frequency:
Every 4 hours
Estimated price:
$15.19–$21.52
Bus from Port Rodie Ferry Terminal to Old
Ave. Duration:
14 min
Frequency:
5 times a day
Estimated price:
$3.04–$4.30
Houstons Minicoaches
Phone:
+44 1576 203874
Email:
info@houstoncoaches.co.uk
Website:
houstonscoaches.co.uk/
Bus from Central Avenue to Crown
Ave. Duration:
43 min
Frequency:
Every 4 hours
Bus from Crown Inn to Whitesands
Ave. Duration:
29 min
Frequency:
Every 4 hours
McCalls Coaches
Phone:
07525 834423
Email:
enquiries@mccallscoaches.com
Website:
mccallscoaches.com/
Bus from Central Avenue to Crown
Ave. Duration:
47 min
Frequency:
Every 2 hours
Questions and Answers
What is the cheapest way to get from Gretna to Cairnryan?
The cheapest way to get from Gretna to Cairnryan is to bus which costs $25 - $42.39 and takes 5h 10m.
What is the fastest way to get from Gretna to Cairnryan?
The fastest way to get from Gretna to Cairnryan is to drive which takes 1h 49m and costs $29.35 - $43.48 .
Is there a direct bus between Gretna and Cairnryan?
No, there is no direct bus from Gretna to Cairnryan. However, there are services departing from Central Avenue and arriving at Old Pier via Crown Inn, Whitesands and Port Rodie Ferry Terminal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 27m.
How far is it from Gretna to Cairnryan?
The distance between Gretna and Cairnryan is 175 km. The road distance is 151.6 km.
How do I travel from Gretna to Cairnryan without a car?
The best way to get from Gretna to Cairnryan without a car is to bus which takes 5h 10m and costs $25 - $42.39 .
How long does it take to get from Gretna to Cairnryan?
It takes approximately 5h 10m to get from Gretna to Cairnryan, including transfers.
Where do I catch the Gretna to Cairnryan bus from?
Gretna to Cairnryan bus services, operated by McCalls Coaches, depart from Central Avenue station.
Train or bus from Gretna to Cairnryan?
The best way to get from Gretna to Cairnryan is to bus which takes 5h 10m and costs $25 - $42.39 . Alternatively, you can train, which costs $51.09 - $108.70 and takes 5h 47m.
Where does the Gretna to Cairnryan bus arrive?
Gretna to Cairnryan bus services, operated by McCalls Coaches, arrive at Crown Inn station.
What is the time difference between Gretna and Cairnryan?
It is currently 09:46 at both, Gretna and Cairnryan.
Can I drive from Gretna to Cairnryan?
Yes, the driving distance between Gretna to Cairnryan is 152 km. It takes approximately 1h 49m to drive from Gretna to Cairnryan.
Where can I stay near Cairnryan?
There are 167+ hotels available in Cairnryan. Prices start at $61.32 per night.
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