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Compare train and flight for Edinburgh to Cairnryan
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Edinburgh to Cairnryan among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from $40. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 2h 37m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of $40, and a train costs an average of $40.
Distance: 98 miles (158 km)
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Most popular Train | Driving |
|---|---|
$46 Average price Cheapest | $89 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
3h 7m Average total duration Fastest 2h 37m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 50m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
 Most popular train company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Edinburgh to Cairnryan:
A bus is $1 (€0.96) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Edinburgh to Cairnryan costing on average $46 (€37).
A bus is $57 (€45) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Edinburgh to Cairnryan costing on average $102 (€81).
Other travel options to Cairnryan take longer:
Train takes on average 2h 37m.
Bus takes on average 4h 25m.
Travel optionsfrom Edinburgh to Cairnryan
How to get from Edinburgh to Cairnryan by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Edinburgh to Cairnryan is by taking a flight because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
10:05 AM0h50Edinburgh10:55 AMCairnryan$1001One-way0 transfers
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- 10:05 AM0h50Edinburgh10:55 AMCairnryan$1001One-way0 transfers
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- 10:05 AM0h50Edinburgh10:55 AMCairnryan$1001One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Edinburgh to Cairnryan:
A bus is $1 (€0.96) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Edinburgh to Cairnryan costing on average $46 (€37).
A bus is $57 (€45) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Edinburgh to Cairnryan costing on average $102 (€81).
Other travel options to Cairnryan take longer:
Train takes on average 2h 37m.
Bus takes on average 4h 25m.
- Around 11 trains per day.
- Around 4 buses per day.
- Around 1 flights per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Edinburgh and Cairnryan as scheduled services by train and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
- Flights mostly depart from Edinburgh Airport and arrive in City of Derry Airport.
- Trains mostly depart from Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) and arrive in Girvan station (GIR).
- Travel with Scotrail to go to Cairnryan by train.
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