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 £26 - £50 and takes 8h 41m.

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 45m 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 Tesco via Buchanan Bus Station and Bus Station Stance 1. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 14m.

How far is it from Cairnryan to Dingwall?

The distance between Cairnryan and Dingwall is 266 miles. The road distance is 253.2 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 14m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 7h 14m 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 253 miles. It takes approximately 4h 45m to drive from Cairnryan to Dingwall.

Where can I stay near Dingwall?

There are 1045+ 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 Stationbus 923
2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Union Streetbus E8
7h 14m
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 Station to Bus Station Stance 3bus
8h 41m
£27–48
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Stena Terminal to Buchanan Bus Stationbus 923
2. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Invernesstrain Glasgow Queen Street - Inverness / ...
7h 42m
£43–107
Drive 251.7 mi
1. Drive from Cairnryan to Dingwallcar 251.7 mi
4h 45m
£62–90
Bus, train via Perth
1. Take the bus from Stena Terminal to Buchanan Bus Stationbus 923
2. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Perthtrain
3. Take the train from Perth to Invernesstrain
8h 7m
£33–88

Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Cairnryan to Dingwall.

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Distance: 264.7 mi
Duration: 7h 14m

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 7h 14m.

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