The average bus between Cairnryan and Cromarty takes 12h 5m and the fastest bus takes 8h 23m. The bus service runs several times per day from Cairnryan to Cromarty. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Buses run 3 times a day between Cairnryan and Cromarty. The earliest departure is at 10:15 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Cairnryan is at 6:15 PM which arrives into Cromarty at 12:59 PM. All services require a transfer at Glasgow Buchanan and take an average of 12h 5m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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Want to know about travelling from Cairnryan to Cromarty? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.
No, there is no direct bus from Cairnryan to Cromarty. However, there are services departing from Cairnryan station and arriving at Cromarty station via Glasgow Buchanan. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 5m.
Cairnryan to Cromarty bus services, operated by Translink, depart from Cairnryan Stena Terminal station.
Cairnryan to Cromarty bus services, operated by Translink, arrive at Victoria Hall station.
The distance between Cairnryan and Cromarty is 307.1 km. The road distance is 444 km.
You can take a bus from Cairnryan Stena Terminal to Victoria Hall via Glasgow Buchanan, Buchanan Bus Station, and Bus Station Stance 4 in around 8h 28m.