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

The cheapest way to get from Cairnryan to Inverness is to bus via Ayr which costs £20 - £45 and takes 7h 33m.

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

The fastest way to get from Cairnryan to Inverness is to drive which takes 4h 31m and costs £55 - £85.

Is there a direct bus between Cairnryan and Inverness?

No, there is no direct bus from Cairnryan to Inverness. However, there are services departing from Stena Terminal and arriving at Union Street via Buchanan Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 18m.

How far is it from Cairnryan to Inverness?

The distance between Cairnryan and Inverness is 251 miles. The road distance is 240.6 miles.

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

The best way to get from Cairnryan to Inverness without a car is to bus which takes 6h 18m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 6h 18m to get from Cairnryan to Inverness, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Cairnryan to Inverness bus from?

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

Where does the Cairnryan to Inverness bus arrive?

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

Can I drive from Cairnryan to Inverness?

Yes, the driving distance between Cairnryan to Inverness is 241 miles. It takes approximately 4h 31m to drive from Cairnryan to Inverness.

Where can I stay near Inverness?

There are 1210+ hotels available in Inverness.

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

There are 5 ways to get from Cairnryan to Inverness 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
6h 18m
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
7h 33m
£21–40
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 / ...
6h 35m
£37–99
Drive 239.2 mi
1. Drive from Cairnryan to Invernesscar 239.2 mi
4h 31m
£59–86
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
7h 11m
£29–82

Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Cairnryan to Inverness.

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Distance: 249.6 mi
Duration: 6h 18m

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

You can take a bus from Stena Terminal to Union Street via Buchanan Bus Station in around 6h 18m.

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