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

The cheapest way to get from Inverness to Cairnryan is to bus via Ayr which costs £20 - £40 and takes 8h 4m.

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

The fastest way to get from Inverness to Cairnryan is to drive which takes 4h 31m and costs £55 - £85.

Is there a direct bus between Inverness and Cairnryan?

No, there is no direct bus from Inverness to Cairnryan. However, there are services departing from Union Street and arriving at Cairnryan Stena Terminal via Glasgow Buchanan. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 40m.

How far is it from Inverness to Cairnryan?

The distance between Inverness and Cairnryan is 251 miles. The road distance is 240.7 miles.

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

The best way to get from Inverness to Cairnryan without a car is to bus which takes 6h 40m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 6h 40m to get from Inverness to Cairnryan, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Inverness to Cairnryan bus from?

Inverness to Cairnryan bus services, operated by Ember, depart from Union Street station.

Train or bus from Inverness to Cairnryan?

The best way to get from Inverness to Cairnryan is to bus which takes 6h 40m and costs . Alternatively, you can train, which costs £40 - £140 and takes 8h 32m.

Where does the Inverness to Cairnryan bus arrive?

Inverness to Cairnryan bus services, operated by Ember, arrive at Buchanan Bus Station.

Can I drive from Inverness to Cairnryan?

Yes, the driving distance between Inverness to Cairnryan is 241 miles. It takes approximately 4h 31m to drive from Inverness to Cairnryan.

Where can I stay near Cairnryan?

There are 183+ hotels available in Cairnryan.

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

There are 5 ways to get from Inverness 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 Street to Buchanan Bus Stationbus E8
2. Take the bus from Glasgow Buchanan to Cairnryan Stena Terminalbus 923
6h 40m
Bus via Ayr
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Bus Station Stance 3 to Buchanan Bus Stationbus
2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Ayr Bus Stationbus X77
3. Take the bus from Ayr Bus Station to Henrietta Streetbus 60 / ...
4. Take the bus from Henrietta Street to Old Pierbus 358 / ...
8h 4m
£21–40
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Inverness to Glasgow Queen Streettrain
2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Ayr Bus Stationbus X77
3. Take the bus from Ayr Bus Station to Henrietta Streetbus 60 / ...
4. Take the bus from Henrietta Street to Old Pierbus 358 / ...
7h 54m
£36–83
Drive 239.3 mi
1. Drive from Inverness to Cairnryancar 239.3 mi
4h 31m
£59–85
Train
1. Take the train from Inverness to Perthtrain
2. Take the train from Perth to Glasgow Queen Streettrain
3. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Ayrtrain
4. Take the train from Ayr to Stranraertrain
8h 32m
£44–135

Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Inverness to Cairnryan.

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Distance: 249.4 mi
Duration: 6h 40m

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

You can take a bus from Union Street to Cairnryan Stena Terminal via Buchanan Bus Station and Glasgow Buchanan in around 6h 40m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Inverness to Old Pier via Perth, Glasgow Queen Street, Glasgow Central, Ayr, Stranraer, and Port Rodie Ferry Terminal in around 8h 32m.

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