How far is it from Cairnryan to Ben Nevis?

The distance between Cairnryan and Ben Nevis is 188 miles.

How do I travel from Cairnryan to Ben Nevis without a car?

The best way to get from Cairnryan to Ben Nevis without a car is to bus and travel which takes 6h 3m and costs .

How long does it take to get from Cairnryan to Ben Nevis?

It takes approximately 6h 3m to get from Cairnryan to Ben Nevis, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Ben Nevis?

There are 622+ hotels available in Ben Nevis.

Cairnryan to Ben Nevis - 2 ways to travel via bus

There are 2 ways to get from Cairnryan to Ben Nevis by bus or unknown

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Bus, travel
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1. Take the bus from Stena Terminal to Buchanan Bus Station923
2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Bus Station914 / ...
3. Walk from Bus Station to Ben Nevis
6h 3m
Bus, travel via Ayr
1. Take the bus from Old Pier to Henrietta Street358 / ...
2. Take the bus from Henrietta Street to Ayr Bus Station60 / ...
3. Take the bus from Ayr Bus Station to Buchanan Bus StationX77
4. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Bus Station914 / ...
5. Walk from Bus Station to Ben Nevis
7h 11m

Questions & Answers

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Distance: 186.8 mi
Duration: 6h 3m

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

There is no direct connection from Cairnryan to Ben Nevis. However, you can take the bus to Buchanan Bus Station, take the bus to Bus Station, then travel to Ben Nevis. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Old Pier to Ben Nevis via Henrietta Street, Ayr Bus Station, Buchanan Bus Station, and Bus Station in around 7h 11m.

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