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

The cheapest way to get from Forres to Cairnryan is to bus via Ayr which costs £27 - £50 and takes 9h 3m.

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

The fastest way to get from Forres to Cairnryan is to drive which takes 4h 43m and costs £55 - £90.

Is there a direct bus between Forres and Cairnryan?

No, there is no direct bus from Forres to Cairnryan. However, there are services departing from Cumming Street and arriving at Old Pier via Union Street, Buchanan Bus Station and Port Rodie Ferry Terminal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 32m.

How far is it from Forres to Cairnryan?

The distance between Forres and Cairnryan is 291 miles. The road distance is 243.7 miles.

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

The best way to get from Forres to Cairnryan without a car is to bus which takes 8h 32m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 8h 32m to get from Forres to Cairnryan, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Forres to Cairnryan bus from?

Forres to Cairnryan bus services, operated by Ember, depart from Cumming Street station.

Train or bus from Forres to Cairnryan?

The best way to get from Forres to Cairnryan is to bus which takes 8h 32m and costs . Alternatively, you can train, which costs £80 - £200 and takes 9h 41m.

Where does the Forres to Cairnryan bus arrive?

Forres to Cairnryan bus services, operated by Ember, arrive at Union Street station.

Can I drive from Forres to Cairnryan?

Yes, the driving distance between Forres to Cairnryan is 244 miles. It takes approximately 4h 43m to drive from Forres to Cairnryan.

Where can I stay near Cairnryan?

There are 184+ hotels available in Cairnryan.

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

There are 5 ways to get from Forres 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 Cumming Street to Union Streetbus E7
2. Take the bus from Union Street to Buchanan Bus Stationbus E8
3. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Port Rodiebus 923
8h 32m
Bus via Ayr
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Cumming Street to Bus Station Stance 4bus M96
2. Take the bus from Bus Station Stance 3 to Buchanan Bus Stationbus
3. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Ayr Bus Stationbus X77
4. Take the bus from Ayr Bus Station to Henrietta Streetbus 60 / ...
5. Take the bus from Henrietta Street to Old Pierbus 358 / ...
9h 3m
£27–49
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Forres to Stirlingtrain
2. Take the train from Stirling to Glasgow Queen Streettrain
3. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Port Rodiebus 923
8h 45m
£102–120
Drive 242.3 mi
1. Drive from Forres to Cairnryancar 242.3 mi
4h 43m
£60–86
Train
1. Take the train from Forres Station to Aberdeentrain
2. Take the train from Aberdeen to Glasgow Queen Streettrain
3. Take the train from Kilmarnock to Stranraertrain
9h 41m
£82–198

Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Forres to Cairnryan.

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Distance: 289 mi
Duration: 8h 32m

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

You can take a bus from Cumming Street to Old Pier via Union Street, Buchanan Bus Station, Port Rodie, and Port Rodie Ferry Terminal in around 8h 32m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Forres Station to Old Pier via Aberdeen, Glasgow Queen Street, Buchanan Bus Station, Kilmarnock Bus Station, Kilmarnock, Stranraer, and Port Rodie Ferry Terminal in around 9h 41m.

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