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The cheapest and fastest trains from Glasgow to Cairnryan

Showing times and prices for Jul 14

Cheapest price

€23

Average price

€23

Fastest journey

2 h 27 m

Average duration

2 h 57 m

Trains per day

Distance

110 km

Cheap tickets

The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Glasgow to Cairnryan is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.

The average ticket from Glasgow to Cairnryan will cost around €23 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only €23.

Fast trains

It's difficult to get from Glasgow to Cairnryan without transferring at least once.

Y66323 · Y65918

01:30PM3h26

Glasgow Central (GLC)

04:56PMStranraer station (STR)

€231One-way

1 transfer

Y66299 · Y65899

10:30AM2h27

Glasgow Central (GLC)

12:57PMStranraer station (STR)

€231One-way

1 transfer

Live departures

Glasgow to Cairnryan train times

Showing trains for today, Sunday, July 13

Last updated at 7:52 AM

Provider	Departs	Duration	Arrives	Transfers
Y69036 · Y65862	On time 9:00 AM Glasgow Central (GLC)	2h31	11:31 AM Stranraer station (STR)	1 transfer
Y69043 · Y65889	On time 11:00 AM Glasgow Central (GLC)	2h31	1:31 PM Stranraer station (STR)	1 transfer
Y66390 · Y65882	On time 12:30 PM Glasgow Central (GLC)	3h01	3:31 PM Stranraer station (STR)	1 transfer
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How far in advance should I book train tickets from Glasgow to Cairnryan?

The best time to book your train from Glasgow to Cairnryan is 28 days before departure. See how prices for trains change on the Glasgow to Cairnryan route.

Prices are for one-way tickets for one passenger from Glasgow to Cairnryan per month. Insights are sourced from fares found by Omio users in the last 12 months. Current prices may differ as prices vary depending on the time of day, class or how far in advance you book your train from Glasgow to Cairnryan.

Trains

from €16

Journey information

Overview: Train from Glasgow to Cairnryan

United Kingdom

Trains from Glasgow to Cairnryan run on average 3 times per day, taking around 2h 15m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at €13 if you book in advance.

Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.

Price information

Distance

110 km

Average train duration

2h 15m

Cheapest ticket price

€13

Trains per day

Fastest train

2h 26m

First train

06:00

Last train

20:30

Price information

Train companies: ScotRail trains Glasgow to Cairnryan

Buy your official ScotRail train tickets between Glasgow and Cairnryan from €20 with Omio. Find train times and tickets for over 1000 travel companies to compare and book the most affordable route.

Scotrail is a train operating company in Scotland, providing rail services throughout the country. It operates a wide range of services, from commuter trains to long-distance intercity services. The company operates a variety of train types, including the Class 380, Class 385, Class 156, Class 158 and Class 170. These trains offer a range of onboard facilities, such as free Wi-Fi, power sockets, and comfortable seating. Scotrail also offers a range of ticket types, including Advance, Off-Peak, and Anytime tickets. The most popular routes for Scotrail include Glasgow to Edinburgh, Glasgow to Inverness, and Edinburgh to Aberdeen.

Glasgow to Cairnryan train information with ScotRail:

Average Duration: 2 h 23 min
Cheapest Price: €20

FAQs: Trains from Glasgow to Cairnryan

FAQs: Travel by train from Glasgow to Cairnryan easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Glasgow to Cairnryan.

Cheap train tickets from Glasgow to Cairnryan can start from as little as €20 when you book in advance. The average train ticket price for Glasgow to Cairnryan is €22; however, prices vary depending on the time of day and class and they tend to be more expensive on the day.

On average the Glasgow to Cairnryan train travel time is 2 h 26 min for the 110 km long trip, but the duration can vary if you travel on weekends and holidays.

The first train from Glasgow to Cairnryan leaves at 06: 00. Plan your trip with the Journey Planner from Omio.

The last train from Glasgow to Cairnryan leaves at 20: 30.

There are 4 trains a day from Glasgow to Cairnryan which require at least one change with ScotRail. Schedules can vary on holidays or weekends with fewer trains.

When taking a train from Glasgow to Cairnryan, you can count on ScotRail for the best way to get you to Cairnryan. You can also check all possible train companies who offer a service to Cairnryan from Glasgow and compare the amenities they offer before buying a train ticket.

No, there are no night trains, the latest train for this route is 20: 30.

A trip to Cairnryan from Glasgow is worth doing but not as a day trip with a journey time of 2 h 26 min each way. Check with Omio app the best way to travel.

The cheapest month for a train from Glasgow to Cairnryan is July.

It's helpful to compare your options as there are 2 ways to travel to Cairnryan from Glasgow including taking a train or coach.

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