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How to get fromCairnryan to Peterheadby bus, taxi, car, train, plane or car ferry

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There are 4 ways to get from Cairnryan to Peterhead by bus, taxi, car, train, plane, or car ferry

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  1. Bus, taxi

    best
    1. Take the bus from Cairnryan Stena Terminal to Glasgow Buchananbus bus 923
    2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Union Square Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the taxi from Union Square Bus Station to Peterheadtaxi taxi
    6h 19m

  2. Drive 249.9 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Cairnryan to Peterheadcar car 249.9 mi
    4h 42m
    £62–89

  3. Train, train to Glasgow Airport, fly, taxi

    1. Take the train from Stranraer to Ayrtrain train
    2. Take the train from Ayr to Paisley Gilmour Streettrain train
    3. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Aberdeen Airport (ABZ)plane plane GLA - ABZ
    4. Take the taxi from Aberdeen-Airport-ABZ to Peterheadtaxi taxi
    8h 44m
    £186–308

  4. Car ferry to George Best Belfast City Airport, fly, taxi

    1. Take the car ferry from Cairnryan to Belfastcarferry car ferry
    2. Fly from George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD) to Aberdeen Airport (ABZ)plane plane BHD - ABZ
    3. Take the taxi from Aberdeen-Airport-ABZ to Peterheadtaxi taxi
    6h 42m
    £191–346

Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Aberdeen Airport (ABZ) flights

Calendar39Weekly Planes
Duration4h 27mAverage Duration
Ticket£46Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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

There is no direct connection from Cairnryan to Peterhead. However, you can take the bus to Glasgow Buchanan, walk to Buchanan Bus Station, take the bus to Union Square Bus Station, then take the taxi to Peterhead. Alternatively, you can drive from Cairnryan to Peterhead in around 4h 42m.

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