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Compare bus and train for Cairnryan to Glasgow
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Cairnryan to Glasgow among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from $16. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 2h 14m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of $16, and a train costs an average of $16.
Distance: 68 miles (110 km)
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Most popular Train | Driving |
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$26 Average price Cheapest | $71 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
2h 44m Average total duration Fastest 2h 14m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 51m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
![]() Most popular train company | Your own car or car rental |
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This is compared to other travel options from Cairnryan to Glasgow:
A bus is $5 (€4) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Cairnryan to Glasgow costing on average $26 (€21).
Other travel options to Glasgow take longer:
Bus takes on average 2h 28m.
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How to get from Cairnryan to Glasgow by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Cairnryan to Glasgow is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
L86958 · L874101:05 PM2h21Stranraer station (STR)3:26 PMGlasgow Central (GLC)$271One-way1 transfer
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L86958 · L874101:05 PM2h21Stranraer station (STR)3:26 PMGlasgow Central (GLC)$271One-way1 transfer
Fastest
L86958 · L874101:05 PM2h21Stranraer station (STR)3:26 PMGlasgow Central (GLC)$271One-way1 transfer
Other options
L86985 · L874445:07 PM2h25Stranraer station (STR)7:32 PMGlasgow Central (GLC)$271One-way1 transfer
L86966 · L873789:00 AM2h26Stranraer station (STR)11:26 AMGlasgow Central (GLC)$271One-way1 transfer
L86999 · L874687:04 PM2h26Stranraer station (STR)9:30 PMGlasgow Central (GLC)$271One-way1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Cairnryan to Glasgow:
A bus is $5 (€4) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Cairnryan to Glasgow costing on average $26 (€21).
Other travel options to Glasgow take longer:
Bus takes on average 2h 28m.
- Around 2 trains per day.
- Around 2 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Cairnryan and Glasgow as scheduled services by bus and train can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Stranraer station (STR) and arrive in Glasgow Central (GLC).
- Buses mostly depart from Cairnryan and arrive in Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station.
- Travel with Stagecoach West Scotland to go to Glasgow by bus.
- Travel with Scotrail to go to Glasgow by train.
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