What is the cheapest way to get from Cairnryan to Carrbridge?

The cheapest way to get from Cairnryan to Carrbridge is to bus which costs £24 - £45 and takes 6h 5m.

What is the fastest way to get from Cairnryan to Carrbridge?

The fastest way to get from Cairnryan to Carrbridge is to drive which takes 4h 7m and costs £50 - £80.

Is there a direct bus between Cairnryan and Carrbridge?

No, there is no direct bus from Cairnryan to Carrbridge. However, there are services departing from Stena Terminal and arriving at Car Park via Buchanan Bus Station and Cairngorm Hotel. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 5m.

How far is it from Cairnryan to Carrbridge?

The distance between Cairnryan and Carrbridge is 229 miles. The road distance is 217.2 miles.

How do I travel from Cairnryan to Carrbridge without a car?

The best way to get from Cairnryan to Carrbridge without a car is to bus which takes 6h 5m and costs £24 - £45.

How long does it take to get from Cairnryan to Carrbridge?

It takes approximately 6h 5m to get from Cairnryan to Carrbridge, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Cairnryan to Carrbridge bus from?

Cairnryan to Carrbridge bus services, operated by Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd, depart from Stena Terminal station.

Train or bus from Cairnryan to Carrbridge?

The best way to get from Cairnryan to Carrbridge is to bus which takes 6h 5m and costs £24 - £45. Alternatively, you can train, which costs £55 - £120 and takes 7h 52m.

Where does the Cairnryan to Carrbridge bus arrive?

Cairnryan to Carrbridge bus services, operated by Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd, arrive at Buchanan Bus Station.

Can I drive from Cairnryan to Carrbridge?

Yes, the driving distance between Cairnryan to Carrbridge is 217 miles. It takes approximately 4h 7m to drive from Cairnryan to Carrbridge.

Where can I stay near Carrbridge?

There are 402+ hotels available in Carrbridge.

Cairnryan to Carrbridge - 6 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

There are 6 ways to get from Cairnryan to Carrbridge by bus, train, or car

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Bus
best
1. Take the bus from Stena Terminal to Buchanan Bus Station923
2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Cairngorm HotelE8
6h 5m
£25–43
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Stena Terminal to Buchanan Bus Station923
2. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to CarrbridgeGlasgow Queen Street - Inverness / ...
6h 8m
£49–104
Drive 215.9 mi
1. Drive from Cairnryan to Carrbridge215.9 mi
4h 7m
£55–79
Bus via Dunblane
1. Take the bus from Cairnryan Stena Terminal to Glasgow Buchanan923
2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Police StationE3 / ...
3. Take the bus from Police Station to Cairngorm HotelE8
6h 50m
Bus, train via Ayr
1. Take the bus from Old Pier to Henrietta Street358 / ...
2. Take the train from Ayr to Glasgow Central
3. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Carrbridge
7h 7m
£50–112
Train
1. Take the train from Stranraer to Ayr
2. Take the train from Ayr to Glasgow Central
3. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Carrbridge
7h 52m
£59–120

Cairnryan to Carrbridge by bus

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6h 5mAverage Duration

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Distance: 227.7 mi
Duration: 6h 5m

What companies run services between Cairnryan, Scotland and Carrbridge, Scotland?

You can take a bus from Stena Terminal to Car Park via Buchanan Bus Station and Cairngorm Hotel in around 6h 5m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Old Pier to Carrbridge via Port Rodie, Stranraer, Ayr, Glasgow Central, and Glasgow Queen Street in around 7h 52m.

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