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

The cheapest way to get from Cairnryan to Macduff is to drive which costs £60 - £95 and takes 4h 53m.

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

The fastest way to get from Cairnryan to Macduff is to drive which takes 4h 53m and costs £60 - £95.

Is there a direct bus between Cairnryan and Macduff?

No, there is no direct bus from Cairnryan to Macduff. However, there are services departing from Cairnryan Stena Terminal and arriving at Gellymill Street via Buchanan Bus Station, Union Square Bus Station, Tesco and Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 29m.

How far is it from Cairnryan to Macduff?

The distance between Cairnryan and Macduff is 322 miles. The road distance is 262.7 miles.

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

The best way to get from Cairnryan to Macduff without a car is to train which takes 9h 8m and costs £140 - £260.

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

It takes approximately 9h 8m to get from Cairnryan to Macduff, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Cairnryan to Macduff bus from?

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

Train or bus from Cairnryan to Macduff?

The best way to get from Cairnryan to Macduff is to train which takes 9h 8m and costs £140 - £260. Alternatively, you can bus via Inverness, which costs £100 - £190 and takes 10h 53m.

Where does the Cairnryan to Macduff bus arrive?

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

Can I drive from Cairnryan to Macduff?

Yes, the driving distance between Cairnryan to Macduff is 263 miles. It takes approximately 4h 53m to drive from Cairnryan to Macduff.

Where can I stay near Macduff?

There are 190+ hotels available in Macduff.

Cairnryan to Macduff - 6 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and car ferry

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

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Train
best
1. Take the train from Stranraer to Ayrtrain
2. Take the train from Ayr to Glasgow Centraltrain
3. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Aberdeentrain
4. Take the train from Aberdeen to Huntlytrain
9h 8m
£146–260
Drive 261.2 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Cairnryan to Macduffcar 261.2 mi
4h 53m
£65–93
Bus via Inverness
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 Stn to Inverness Union Streetbus
5. Take the bus from Falcon Sq to Reidhaven Squarebus M96
10h 53m
£103–184
Car ferry to George Best Belfast City Airport, fly, taxi
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
3. Take the taxi from Aberdeen-Airport-ABZ to Macdufftaxi
6h 53m
£259–460
Bus
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 M9
3. Take the bus from Tesco to Bus Stationbus 452
4. Take the bus from Bus Station to Gellymill Streetbus 271 / ...
11h 29m
Train, train to Glasgow Airport, fly, taxi
1. Take the train from Stranraer to Ayrtrain
2. Take the train from Ayr to Paisley Gilmour Streettrain
3. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Aberdeen Airport (ABZ)plane GLA - ABZ
4. Take the taxi from Aberdeen-Airport-ABZ to Macdufftaxi
8h 56m
£244–415

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

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Map of how to get from Cairnryan to Macduff.

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Distance: 319.8 mi
Duration: 9h 8m

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

You can take a bus from Old Pier to Macduff via Port Rodie, Stranraer, Ayr, Glasgow Central, Glasgow Queen Street, Aberdeen, and Huntly in around 9h 8m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Old Pier to Macduff via Henrietta Street, Ayr Bus Station, Buchanan Bus Station, Buchanan Bus Stn, Inverness Union Street, Falcon Sq, and Reidhaven Square in around 10h 53m.

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