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

The cheapest way to get from Cairnryan to Tain is to bus via Ayr which costs £24 - £90 and takes 9h 52m.

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

The fastest way to get from Cairnryan to Tain is to drive which takes 5h 7m and costs £65 - £95.

Is there a direct bus between Cairnryan and Tain?

No, there is no direct bus from Cairnryan to Tain. However, there are services departing from Cairnryan Stena Terminal and arriving at Post Office via Buchanan Bus Station, Bus Station Stance 2 and Library. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 5m.

How far is it from Cairnryan to Tain?

The distance between Cairnryan and Tain is 288 miles. The road distance is 272 miles.

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

The best way to get from Cairnryan to Tain without a car is to Bus which takes 8h 5m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 8h 5m to get from Cairnryan to Tain, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Cairnryan to Tain bus from?

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

Where does the Cairnryan to Tain bus arrive?

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

Can I drive from Cairnryan to Tain?

Yes, the driving distance between Cairnryan to Tain is 272 miles. It takes approximately 5h 7m to drive from Cairnryan to Tain.

Where can I stay near Tain?

There are 274+ hotels available in Tain.

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

There are 5 ways to get from Cairnryan to Tain 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 Bus Station Stance 3bus M10
8h 5m
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 Stn to Inverness Union Streetbus
9h 52m
£25–86
Bus, train via Perth
1. Take the bus from Cairnryan Stena Terminal to Glasgow Buchananbus 923
2. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Perthtrain
3. Take the train from Perth to Invernesstrain
4. Take the train from Inverness to Taintrain
9h 17m
Drive 270.4 mi
1. Drive from Cairnryan to Taincar 270.4 mi
5h 7m
£66–95
Bus, train
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 Bath Streetbus X77
4. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Invernesstrain
5. Take the train from Inverness to Taintrain
9h 48m
£57–122

Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Cairnryan to Tain.

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Distance: 286.5 mi
Duration: 8h 5m

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

You can take a bus from Cairnryan Stena Terminal to Post Office via Glasgow Buchanan, Buchanan Bus Station, Bus Station Stance 2, and Library in around 8h 5m.

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