By car: there is a small car park at the rear of Milngavie Town Hall (entered from Buchanan Street), and extensive parking in the station car park opposite. The Town Hall has wheelchair access.

By rail: direct train service to Milngavie at 30 mins interval from Glasgow city centre (Central Station low level), or from Queen Street, changing at Partick.

Entry to Cairns Church: As shown by the arrow on the map, entry to Cairns Church is from Buchanan Street, through the modern hall attached to the north (uphill) side of the main building.