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

The cheapest way to get from Peterhead to Cairnryan is to bus which costs £28 - £65 and takes 9h 6m.

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

The fastest way to get from Peterhead to Cairnryan is to drive which takes 4h 40m and costs £60 - £95.

How far is it from Peterhead to Cairnryan?

The distance between Peterhead and Cairnryan is 269 miles. The road distance is 251.7 miles.

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

The best way to get from Peterhead to Cairnryan without a car is to train and Bus which takes 8h 23m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 8h 23m to get from Peterhead to Cairnryan, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Peterhead to Cairnryan bus from?

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

Where does the Peterhead to Cairnryan bus arrive?

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

Can I drive from Peterhead to Cairnryan?

Yes, the driving distance between Peterhead to Cairnryan is 252 miles. It takes approximately 4h 40m to drive from Peterhead to Cairnryan.

Where can I stay near Cairnryan?

There are 201+ hotels available in Cairnryan.

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

Q: Is there a direct bus between Peterhead and Cairnryan?

No, there is no direct bus from Peterhead to Cairnryan. However, there are services departing from Buchan House and arriving at Old Pier via Park & Ride Stance 1, Union Square Bus Station, Buchanan Bus Station, Ayr Bus Station and Henrietta Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 52m.

There are 5 ways to get from Peterhead to Cairnryan by train, bus, or car

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Train, Bus
best
1. Take the train from Aberdeen to Glasgow Queen StreetAberdeen - Glasgow Queen Street / ...
2. Take the bus from Glasgow Buchanan to Cairnryan Stena Terminal923
8h 23m
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Union Square Bus Station to Buchanan Bus StationM9
2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Port Rodie923
9h 6m
£29–61
Drive 250.2 mi
1. Drive from Peterhead to Cairnryan250.2 mi
4h 40m
£63–91
Bus via Ayr
1. Take the bus from Union Square Bus Station to Buchanan Bus StationM9
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 52m
£30–65
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Union Square Bus Station to Buchanan Bus StationM9
2. Take the train from Kilmarnock to StranraerKilmarnock - Stranraer
9h 14m
£43–102

Questions & Answers

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Distance: 267 mi
Duration: 8h 23m

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

You can take a bus from Buchan House to Old Pier via Park & Ride Stance 1, Union Square Bus Station, Buchanan Bus Station, Ayr Bus Station, and Henrietta Street in around 8h 52m.

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