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

The cheapest way to get from Cairnryan to Carrbridge is to drive which costs £50 - £80 and takes 4h 8m.

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 8m 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 Cairnryan Stena Terminal and arriving at Car Park via Buchanan Bus Station and Cairngorm Hotel. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 43m.

How far is it from Cairnryan to Carrbridge?

The distance between Cairnryan and Carrbridge is 228 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 43m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 6h 43m 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 Translink, depart from Cairnryan 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 43m and costs . Alternatively, you can train, which costs £45 - £120 and takes 7h 52m.

Where does the Cairnryan to Carrbridge bus arrive?

Cairnryan to Carrbridge bus services, operated by Translink, arrive at Glasgow Buchanan station.

Can I drive from Cairnryan to Carrbridge?

Yes, the driving distance between Cairnryan to Carrbridge is 217 miles. It takes approximately 4h 8m to drive from Cairnryan to Carrbridge.

Where can I stay near Carrbridge?

There are 472+ hotels available in Carrbridge.

Cairnryan to Carrbridge - 5 ways to travel via train, Bus, and car

There are 5 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 Cairnryan Stena Terminal to Glasgow Buchananbus 923
2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Stationbus Uk093
6h 43m
Bus via Ayr
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Old Pier to Henrietta Streetbus 358 / ...
2. Take the bus from Henrietta Street to Ayr Bus Stationbus 60 / ...
3. Take the bus from Ayr Bus Station to Buchanan Bus Stationbus X77
4. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Stn to Dunblane Police Stationbus
5. Take the bus from Dunblane Police Station to Aviemore stationbus
8h 28m
£26–88
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Old Pier to Henrietta Streetbus 358 / ...
2. Take the bus from Henrietta Street to Ayr Bus Stationbus 60 / ...
3. Take the bus from Ayr Bus Station to Bath Streetbus X77
4. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Carrbridgetrain
7h 9m
£37–101
Train
1. Take the train from Stranraer to Ayrtrain
2. Take the train from Ayr to Glasgow Centraltrain
3. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Carrbridgetrain
7h 52m
£47–113
Drive 215.9 mi
1. Drive from Cairnryan to Carrbridgecar 215.9 mi
4h 8m
£53–76

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Map of how to get from Cairnryan to Carrbridge.

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Distance: 226.2 mi
Duration: 6h 43m

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

You can take a bus from Cairnryan Stena Terminal to Car Park via Glasgow Buchanan, Buchanan Bus Station, Station, and Cairngorm Hotel in around 6h 43m. 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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