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

The cheapest way to get from Cairnryan to Inverkip is to bus via Ayr which costs £18 - £25 and takes 4h 40m.

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

The fastest way to get from Cairnryan to Inverkip is to drive which takes 1h 46m and costs £20 - £30.

Is there a direct bus between Cairnryan and Inverkip?

No, there is no direct bus from Cairnryan to Inverkip. However, there are services departing from Stena Terminal and arriving at Harbourside via Buchanan Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 57m.

How far is it from Cairnryan to Inverkip?

The distance between Cairnryan and Inverkip is 114 miles. The road distance is 84.5 miles.

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

The best way to get from Cairnryan to Inverkip without a car is to bus which takes 3h 57m and costs £19 - £25.

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

It takes approximately 3h 57m to get from Cairnryan to Inverkip, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Cairnryan to Inverkip bus from?

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

Where does the Cairnryan to Inverkip bus arrive?

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

Can I drive from Cairnryan to Inverkip?

Yes, the driving distance between Cairnryan to Inverkip is 84 miles. It takes approximately 1h 46m to drive from Cairnryan to Inverkip.

Where can I stay near Inverkip?

There are 716+ hotels available in Inverkip.

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

There are 5 ways to get from Cairnryan to Inverkip 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 Harbourside906X / ...
3h 57m
£20–25
Bus via Ayr
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Old Pier to Ayr Bus Station358 / ...
2. Take the bus from Ayr Bus Station to Burnlea Road585
4h 40m
£19–25
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Old Pier to Rail Station358 / ...
2. Take the train from Ayr to Paisley Gilmour Street
3. Take the train from Paisley Gilmour Street to Inverkip
4h 24m
£26–59
Drive 84 mi
1. Drive from Cairnryan to Inverkip84 mi
1h 46m
£21–30
Bus via Daff Avenue
1. Take the bus from Cairnryan Stena Terminal to Glasgow Buchanan923
2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Daff Avenue901 / ...
4h 12m

Cairnryan to Inverkip by bus

27Weekly Buses

3h 57mAverage Duration

£20Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Cairnryan to Inverkip.

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Distance: 113.6 mi
Duration: 3h 57m

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

You can take a bus from Stena Terminal to Harbourside via Buchanan Bus Station in around 3h 57m.

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