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

The cheapest way to get from Cairnryan to Peterhead is to bus which costs £30 - £60 and takes 7h 40m.

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

The fastest way to get from Cairnryan to Peterhead is to drive which takes 4h 40m and costs £60 - £95.

Is there a direct bus between Cairnryan and Peterhead?

No, there is no direct bus from Cairnryan to Peterhead. However, there are services departing from Stena Terminal and arriving at Buchan House via Buchanan Bus Station, Union Square Bus Station and Park & Ride Stance 2. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 40m.

How far is it from Cairnryan to Peterhead?

The distance between Cairnryan and Peterhead is 263 miles. The road distance is 251.4 miles.

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

The best way to get from Cairnryan to Peterhead without a car is to bus which takes 7h 40m and costs £30 - £60.

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

It takes approximately 7h 40m to get from Cairnryan to Peterhead, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Cairnryan to Peterhead bus from?

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

Where does the Cairnryan to Peterhead bus arrive?

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

Can I drive from Cairnryan to Peterhead?

Yes, the driving distance between Cairnryan to Peterhead is 251 miles. It takes approximately 4h 40m to drive from Cairnryan to Peterhead.

Where can I stay near Peterhead?

There are 124+ hotels available in Peterhead.

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

There are 5 ways to get from Cairnryan to Peterhead by bus, car, plane, or train

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 Union Square Bus StationM9
7h 40m
£31–57
Drive 249.9 mi
1. Drive from Cairnryan to Peterhead249.9 mi
4h 40m
£63–91
Bus, fly
1. Take the bus from Stena Terminal to Buchanan Bus Station
2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Airport
3. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Aberdeen Airport (ABZ)EDI - ABZ
9h 36m
£77–250
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Stena Terminal to Buchanan Bus Station923
2. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to AberdeenGlasgow Queen Street - Aberdeen / ...
8h 4m
£50–118
Bus via Ayr
1. Take the bus from Old Pier to Henrietta Street358 / ...
2. Take the bus from Henrietta Street to Ayr Bus Station60 / ...
3. Take the bus from Ayr Bus Station to Buchanan Bus StationX77
4. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Union Square Bus StationM9
8h 47m
£31–65

Cairnryan to Peterhead by bus

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7h 40mAverage Duration

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Distance: 261.3 mi
Duration: 7h 40m

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

You can take a bus from Stena Terminal to Buchan House via Buchanan Bus Station, Union Square Bus Station, and Park & Ride Stance 2 in around 7h 40m.

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