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

The cheapest way to get from Ellon to Cairnryan is to bus which costs £24 - £55 and takes 8h 13m.

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

The fastest way to get from Ellon to Cairnryan is to drive which takes 4h 23m and costs £55 - £85.

Is there a direct bus between Ellon and Cairnryan?

No, there is no direct bus from Ellon to Cairnryan. However, there are services departing from Riverside Road and arriving at Old Pier via Union Square Bus Station, Buchanan Bus Station and Port Rodie Ferry Terminal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 13m.

How far is it from Ellon to Cairnryan?

The distance between Ellon and Cairnryan is 257 miles. The road distance is 236.3 miles.

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

The best way to get from Ellon to Cairnryan without a car is to bus which takes 8h 13m and costs £24 - £55.

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

It takes approximately 8h 13m to get from Ellon to Cairnryan, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Ellon to Cairnryan bus from?

Ellon to Cairnryan bus services, operated by Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd, depart from Union Square Bus Station.

Train or bus from Ellon to Cairnryan?

The best way to get from Ellon to Cairnryan is to bus which takes 8h 13m and costs £24 - £55. Alternatively, you can train, which costs £55 - £130 and takes 8h 39m.

Where does the Ellon to Cairnryan bus arrive?

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

Can I drive from Ellon to Cairnryan?

Yes, the driving distance between Ellon to Cairnryan is 236 miles. It takes approximately 4h 23m to drive from Ellon to Cairnryan.

Where can I stay near Cairnryan?

There are 202+ hotels available in Cairnryan.

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

There are 5 ways to get from Ellon to Cairnryan 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 Union Square Bus Station to Buchanan Bus StationM9
2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Port Rodie923
8h 13m
£24–54
Train
1. Take the train from Aberdeen to Glasgow Queen Street
2. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Ayr
3. Take the train from Ayr to Stranraer
8h 39m
£55–124
Drive 234.9 mi
1. Drive from Ellon to Cairnryan234.9 mi
4h 23m
£59–85
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Aberdeen to Glasgow Queen Street
2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Ayr Bus StationX77
3. Take the bus from Ayr Bus Station to Henrietta Street60 / ...
4. Take the bus from Henrietta Street to Old Pier358 / ...
8h 14m
£44–113
Bus via Dundee
1. Take the bus from Bridge of Don Park & Ride to Slessor GardensE1
2. Take the bus from Slessor Gardens to Buchanan Bus StationE3
3. Take the bus from Glasgow Buchanan to Cairnryan Stena Terminal923
8h 37m

Ellon to Cairnryan by bus

72Weekly Buses

8h 13mAverage Duration

£24Cheapest Price

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Distance: 255.1 mi
Duration: 8h 13m

What companies run services between Ellon, Aberdeenshire, Scotland and Cairnryan, Scotland?

You can take a bus from Riverside Road to Old Pier via Union Square Bus Station, Buchanan Bus Station, Port Rodie, and Port Rodie Ferry Terminal in around 8h 13m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Riverside Road to Old Pier via Adelphi, Aberdeen, Glasgow Queen Street, Glasgow Central, Ayr, Stranraer, and Port Rodie Ferry Terminal in around 8h 39m.

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