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How to get fromBen Nevis to Cairnryanby unknown, bus or train

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There are 5 ways to get from Ben Nevis to Cairnryan by unknown, bus, or train

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  1. Travel, bus

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    1. Walk from Ben Nevis to Bus Stationunknown
    2. Take the bus from Bus Station to Buchanan Bus Stationbus914 / ...
    3. Take the bus from Glasgow Buchanan to Cairnryan Stena Terminalbus923
    6h 39m

  2. Travel, train

    1. Walk from Ben Nevis to Fort Williamunknown
    2. Take the train from Fort William to Glasgow Queen Streettrain
    3. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Ayrtrain
    4. Take the train from Ayr to Stranraertrain
    8h 28m

  3. Travel, bus via Ayr

    1. Walk from Ben Nevis to Bus Stationunknown
    2. Take the bus from Bus Station to Buchanan Bus Stationbus914 / ...
    3. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Ayr Bus StationbusX77
    4. Take the bus from Ayr Bus Station to Henrietta Streetbus60 / ...
    5. Take the bus from Henrietta Street to Old Pierbus358 / ...
    7h 27m

  4. Travel, bus via Port Rodie

    1. Walk from Ben Nevis to Bus Stationunknown
    2. Take the bus from Bus Station to Buchanan Bus Stationbus914 / ...
    3. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Port Rodiebus923
    7h 39m

  5. Travel, bus, train

    1. Walk from Ben Nevis to An Aird Oneunknown
    2. Take the bus from An Aird One to Terminal BuildingbusE5
    3. Take the train from Paisley Gilmour Street to Ayrtrain
    7h 46m

Questions & Answers

What companies run services between Ben Nevis, Scotland and Cairnryan, Scotland?

There is no direct connection from Ben Nevis to Cairnryan. However, you can travel to Bus Station, take the bus to Buchanan Bus Station, walk to Glasgow Buchanan, then take the bus to Cairnryan Stena Terminal. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Ben Nevis to Old Pier via Fort William, Glasgow Queen Street, Glasgow Central, Ayr, Stranraer, and Port Rodie Ferry Terminal in around 8h 28m.

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