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

The cheapest way to get from Cairnryan to Dingwall is to bus which costs £27 - £65 and takes 7h 44m.

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

The fastest way to get from Cairnryan to Dingwall is to drive which takes 4h 46m and costs £60 - £90.

Is there a direct bus between Cairnryan and Dingwall?

No, there is no direct bus from Cairnryan to Dingwall. However, there are services departing from Stena Terminal and arriving at Hill Street via Buchanan Bus Station and Bus Station Stance 1. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 44m.

How far is it from Cairnryan to Dingwall?

The distance between Cairnryan and Dingwall is 273 miles. The road distance is 253.6 miles.

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

The best way to get from Cairnryan to Dingwall without a car is to bus which takes 7h 44m and costs £27 - £65.

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

It takes approximately 7h 44m to get from Cairnryan to Dingwall, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Cairnryan to Dingwall bus from?

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

Where does the Cairnryan to Dingwall bus arrive?

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

Can I drive from Cairnryan to Dingwall?

Yes, the driving distance between Cairnryan to Dingwall is 254 miles. It takes approximately 4h 46m to drive from Cairnryan to Dingwall.

Where can I stay near Dingwall?

There are 1044+ hotels available in Dingwall.

Cairnryan to Dingwall - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

There are 5 ways to get from Cairnryan to Dingwall 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 Bus Station Stance 3Uk093
7h 44m
£28–62
Bus, train via Perth
1. Take the bus from Cairnryan Stena Terminal to Glasgow Buchanan923
2. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Perth
3. Take the train from Perth to Inverness
8h 37m
Drive 252.1 mi
1. Drive from Cairnryan to Dingwall252.1 mi
4h 46m
£62–90
Bus via Union Street
1. Take the bus from Cairnryan Stena Terminal to Glasgow Buchanan923
2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Union StreetE8
7h 51m
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Old Pier to Ayr Bus Station358 / ...
2. Take the bus from Ayr Bus Station to Bath StreetX77
3. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Inverness
8h 45m
£49–107

Cairnryan to Dingwall by bus

27Weekly Buses

7h 44mAverage Duration

£28Cheapest Price

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Distance: 271.2 mi
Duration: 7h 44m

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

You can take a bus from Stena Terminal to Hill Street via Buchanan Bus Station and Bus Station Stance 1 in around 7h 44m.

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