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

The cheapest way to get from Peterhead to Cairnryan is to drive which costs £60 - £90 and takes 4h 42m.

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 42m and costs £60 - £90.

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 Cairnryan Stena Terminal via Market Street, Town Hall, Union Square Bus Station and Glasgow Buchanan. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 49m.

How far is it from Peterhead to Cairnryan?

The distance between Peterhead and Cairnryan is 292 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 taxi and train which takes 8h 20m and costs £180 - £290.

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

It takes approximately 8h 20m 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 42m to drive from Peterhead to Cairnryan.

Where can I stay near Cairnryan?

There are 103+ hotels available in Cairnryan.

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

There are 5 ways to get from Peterhead to Cairnryan by taxi, train, bus, 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.

Taxi, train
best
1. Take the taxi from Peterhead to Aberdeentaxi
2. Take the train from Aberdeen to Glasgow Queen Streettrain
3. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Ayrtrain
4. Take the train from Ayr to Stranraertrain
8h 20m
£181–287
Drive 250.2 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Peterhead to Cairnryancar 250.2 mi
4h 42m
£62–90
Train, Bus
1. Take the train from Inverurie to Glasgow Queen Streettrain Inverurie - Glasgow Queen Street
2. Take the bus from Glasgow Buchanan to Cairnryan Stena Terminalbus 923
9h 45m
Train, bus via Ayr
1. Take the train from Inverurie to Glasgow Queen Streettrain
2. Take the bus from West Regent Lane to Ayr Bus Stationbus X77
3. Take the bus from Ayr Bus Station to Old Pierbus 358 / ...
10h 38m
£88–156
Bus
1. Take the bus from Union Square Bus Station to Buchanan Bus Stationbus M9
2. Take the bus from Glasgow Buchanan to Cairnryan Stena Terminalbus 923
10h 49m

Questions & Answers

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Distance: 290.1 mi
Duration: 8h 20m

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

You can take a bus from Buchan House to Cairnryan Stena Terminal via Market Street, Town Hall, Union Square Bus Station, Buchanan Bus Station, and Glasgow Buchanan in around 10h 49m.

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