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

The cheapest way to get from Cairnryan to Dingwall is to bus via Ayr which costs £27 - £65 and takes 8h 30m.

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 48m and costs £60 - £95.

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 Tesco via Buchanan Bus Station and Bus Station Stance 1. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 58m.

How far is it from Cairnryan to Dingwall?

The distance between Cairnryan and Dingwall is 267 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 6h 58m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 6h 58m 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 48m to drive from Cairnryan to Dingwall.

Where can I stay near Dingwall?

There are 1032+ 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 Union StreetE8
6h 58m
Bus via Ayr
cheapest
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 Station Stance 3
8h 30m
£28–64
Bus, train via Perth
1. Take the bus from Stena Terminal to Buchanan Bus Station923
2. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Perth
3. Take the train from Perth to Inverness
8h 2m
£33–88
Drive 252.1 mi
1. Drive from Cairnryan to Dingwall252.1 mi
4h 48m
£63–91
Bus, train
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 Inverness
8h 41m
£53–113

Questions & Answers

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Distance: 265.1 mi
Duration: 6h 58m

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

You can take a bus from Stena Terminal to Tesco via Buchanan Bus Station, Union Street, and Bus Station Stance 1 in around 6h 58m.

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