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There are 6 ways to get from Linlithgow to Cairnryan by train, bus, or car

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  1. Train, Bus

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    1. Take the train from Linlithgow to Glasgow Queen Streettrain train Edinburgh - Glasgow Queen Street / ...
    2. Take the bus from Glasgow Buchanan to Cairnryan Stena Terminalbus bus 923
    3h 59m
    £15–22

  2. Train

    1. Take the train from Linlithgow to Glasgow Queen Streettrain train
    2. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Ayrtrain train
    3. Take the train from Ayr to Stranraertrain train
    5h 23m
    £51–89

  3. Drive  106.4 mi

    1. Drive from Linlithgow to Cairnryancar car 106.4 mi
    2h 11m
    £27–38

  4. Train, bus via Ayr

    1. Take the train from Linlithgow to Glasgow Queen Streettrain train
    2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Ayr Bus Stationbus bus X77
    3. Take the bus from Ayr Bus Station to Henrietta Streetbus bus 60 / ...
    4. Take the bus from Henrietta Street to Old Pierbus bus 360 / ...
    4h 49m
    £38–57

  5. Train, bus via Ayr #2

    1. Take the train from Linlithgow to Glasgow Queen Streettrain train
    2. Take the bus from Sauchiehall Lane to Ayr Bus Stationbus bus 4
    3. Take the bus from Ayr Bus Station to Henrietta Streetbus bus 60 / ...
    4. Take the bus from Henrietta Street to Old Pierbus bus 360 / ...
    6h 16m
    £38–57

  6. Bus

    1. Take the bus from St Andrew`s Church to Buchanan Bus Stationbus bus X37 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Port Rodiebus bus 923
    6h 40m
    £25–53

Linlithgow to Cairnryan by train, foot, and bus

Calendar21Weekly Services
Duration3h 59mAverage Duration
Ticket£15Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 110.1 mi
  • Duration: 3h 59m

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

You can take a train from Linlithgow to Old Pier via Glasgow Queen Street, Glasgow Central, Ayr, Stranraer, and Port Rodie Ferry Terminal in around 5h 23m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Cross to Old Pier via St Andrew`s Church, Buchanan Bus Station, Port Rodie, and Port Rodie Ferry Terminal in around 6h 40m.

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