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

The cheapest way to get from Cairnryan to Stonehaven is to bus via Dundee which costs £30 - £55 and takes 8h 13m.

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

The fastest way to get from Cairnryan to Stonehaven is to drive which takes 3h 47m and costs £50 - £75.

Is there a direct bus between Cairnryan and Stonehaven?

No, there is no direct bus from Cairnryan to Stonehaven. However, there are services departing from Cairnryan Stena Terminal and arriving at Barclay Street via Buchanan Bus Station and Union Square Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 24m.

How far is it from Cairnryan to Stonehaven?

The distance between Cairnryan and Stonehaven is 242 miles. The road distance is 204.9 miles.

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

The best way to get from Cairnryan to Stonehaven without a car is to Bus which takes 6h 24m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 6h 24m to get from Cairnryan to Stonehaven, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Cairnryan to Stonehaven bus from?

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

Train or bus from Cairnryan to Stonehaven?

The best way to get from Cairnryan to Stonehaven is to Bus which takes 6h 24m and costs . Alternatively, you can train, which costs £45 - £120 and takes 7h 29m.

Where does the Cairnryan to Stonehaven bus arrive?

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

Can I drive from Cairnryan to Stonehaven?

Yes, the driving distance between Cairnryan to Stonehaven is 205 miles. It takes approximately 3h 47m to drive from Cairnryan to Stonehaven.

Where can I stay near Stonehaven?

There are 655+ hotels available in Stonehaven.

Cairnryan to Stonehaven - 5 ways to travel via train, Bus, and car

There are 5 ways to get from Cairnryan to Stonehaven 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 Cairnryan Stena Terminal to Glasgow Buchananbus 923
2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Union Square Bus Stationbus M9
6h 24m
Bus via Dundee
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 Seagate Bus Stationbus M8 / ...
5. Take the bus from Seagate Bus Station to Lloyds Pharmacybus X7
8h 13m
£35–54
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Old Pier to Henrietta Streetbus 358 / ...
2. Take the bus from Henrietta Street to Beresford Terracebus 60 / ...
3. Take the train from Ayr to Glasgow Centraltrain
4. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Stonehaventrain
6h 44m
£39–106
Drive 203.7 mi
1. Drive from Cairnryan to Stonehavencar 203.7 mi
3h 47m
£50–72
Train
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 Stonehaventrain
7h 29m
£48–113

Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Cairnryan to Stonehaven.

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Distance: 240.6 mi
Duration: 6h 24m

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

You can take a bus from Cairnryan Stena Terminal to Barclay Street via Glasgow Buchanan, Buchanan Bus Station, and Union Square Bus Station in around 6h 24m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Old Pier to Stonehaven via Port Rodie, Stranraer, Ayr, Glasgow Central, and Glasgow Queen Street in around 7h 29m.

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