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Compare train for Glasgow to Cairnryan
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Glasgow to Cairnryan 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 15m. 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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$26 Average price Cheapest | $71 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
2h 45m Average total duration Fastest 2h 15m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 48m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
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Other travel options to Cairnryan take longer:
Bus takes on average 2h 25m.
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How to get from Glasgow to Cairnryan by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Glasgow to Cairnryan is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
10:30 AM2h27Glasgow12:57 PMCairnryan$161One-way0 transfers
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10:30 AM2h27Glasgow12:57 PMCairnryan$161One-way0 transfers
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10:30 AM2h27Glasgow12:57 PMCairnryan$161One-way0 transfers
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9:30 AM2h27Glasgow11:57 AMCairnryan$161One-way0 transfers
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Other travel options to Cairnryan take longer:
Bus takes on average 2h 25m.
- Around 4 buses per day.
- Around 3 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Glasgow and Cairnryan as scheduled services by train can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Glasgow Central (GLC) and arrive in Stranraer station (STR).
- Ferries mostly depart from Larne Port and arrive in Port of Cairnryan (P&O Ferries).
- Travel with Scotrail to go to Cairnryan by train.
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