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How to get fromForres to Cairnryanby bus, train or car

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There are 6 ways to get from Forres to Cairnryan by bus, train, or car

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  1. Bus

    best
    1. Take the bus from Forres to Inverness Union Streetbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Inverness Union Street to Buchanan Bus Stnbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Glasgow Buchanan to Cairnryan Stena Terminalbus bus 923
    8h 33m

  2. Drive 242.3 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Forres to Cairnryancar car 242.3 mi
    4h 43m
    £60–86

  3. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Forres Station to Aberdeentrain train
    2. Take the train from Aberdeen to Glasgow Queen Streettrain train
    3. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Ayrtrain train
    4. Take the bus from Rail Station to Old Pierbus bus 358 / ...
    9h 44m

  4. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Cumming Street to Bus Station Stance 4bus bus M96
    2. Take the train from Inverness to Glasgow Queen Streettrain train
    3. Take the bus from West Regent Lane to Ayr Bus Stationbus bus X77
    4. Take the bus from Ayr Bus Station to Old Pierbus bus 358 / ...
    9h 37m

  5. Bus via Port Rodie

    1. Take the bus from Cumming Street to Bus Station Stance 4bus bus M96
    2. Take the bus from Bus Station Stance 3 to Buchanan Bus Stationbus bus M10
    3. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Port Rodiebus bus 923
    9h 56m

  6. Train

    1. Take the train from Forres Station to Aberdeentrain train
    2. Take the train from Aberdeen to Glasgow Queen Streettrain train
    3. Take the train from Kilmarnock to Stranraertrain train
    10h 19m

Questions & Answers

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

You can take a bus from Forres to Cairnryan Stena Terminal via Inverness Union Street, Buchanan Bus Stn, and Glasgow Buchanan in around 8h 33m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Forres Station to Old Pier via Aberdeen, Glasgow Queen Street, West Regent Lane, Kilmarnock Bus Station, Kilmarnock, Stranraer, and Port Rodie Ferry Terminal in around 10h 19m.

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