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

The cheapest way to get from Cairnryan to Ellon is to drive which costs £55 - £85 and takes 4h 24m.

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

The fastest way to get from Cairnryan to Ellon is to drive which takes 4h 24m and costs £55 - £85.

Is there a direct bus between Cairnryan and Ellon?

No, there is no direct bus from Cairnryan to Ellon. However, there are services departing from Cairnryan Stena Terminal and arriving at Market Street via Buchanan Bus Station and Union Square Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 32m.

How far is it from Cairnryan to Ellon?

The distance between Cairnryan and Ellon is 246 miles. The road distance is 236 miles.

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

The best way to get from Cairnryan to Ellon without a car is to Bus which takes 6h 32m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 6h 32m to get from Cairnryan to Ellon, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Cairnryan to Ellon bus from?

Cairnryan to Ellon bus services, operated by Translink, depart from Cairnryan Stena Terminal station.

Where does the Cairnryan to Ellon bus arrive?

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

Can I drive from Cairnryan to Ellon?

Yes, the driving distance between Cairnryan to Ellon is 236 miles. It takes approximately 4h 24m to drive from Cairnryan to Ellon.

Where can I stay near Ellon?

There are 321+ hotels available in Ellon.

Cairnryan to Ellon - 6 ways to travel via train, Bus, car, car ferry, and plane

There are 6 ways to get from Cairnryan to Ellon by bus, train, car, car ferry, or plane

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 Union Square Bus Stationbus Uk091
6h 32m
Drive 234.6 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Cairnryan to Elloncar 234.6 mi
4h 24m
£58–83
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Cairnryan Stena Terminal to Glasgow Buchananbus 923
2. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Aberdeentrain Glasgow Queen Street - Aberdeen / ...
6h 43m
Car ferry, fly
1. Take the car ferry from Cairnryan to Belfastcarferry
2. Fly from George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD) to Aberdeen Airport (ABZ)plane BHD - ABZ
8h 1m
£114–232
Bus, train via Ayr
1. Take the bus from Old Pier to Ayr Bus Stationbus 358 / ...
2. Take the bus from Ayr Bus Station to Buchanan Bus Stationbus X77
3. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Aberdeentrain
7h 41m
£83–146
Bus via Dundee
1. Take the bus from Cairnryan Stena Terminal to Glasgow Buchananbus 923
2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Stn to Dundee stationbus
3. Take the bus from Dundee South Marketgait to Bridge of Don Park and Ridebus
8h 35m

George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD) to Aberdeen Airport (ABZ) flights

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Questions & Answers

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Distance: 245 mi
Duration: 6h 32m

What companies run services between Cairnryan, Scotland and Ellon, Aberdeenshire, Scotland?

You can take a bus from Cairnryan Stena Terminal to Market Street via Glasgow Buchanan, Buchanan Bus Station, and Union Square Bus Station in around 6h 32m.

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