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

The cheapest way to get from Scrabster to Cairnryan is to bus via Ayr which costs £45 - £80 and takes 12h 8m.

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

The fastest way to get from Scrabster to Cairnryan is to drive which takes 6h 52m and costs £85 - £130.

Is there a direct bus between Scrabster and Cairnryan?

No, there is no direct bus from Scrabster to Cairnryan. However, there are services departing from Ferry Terminal and arriving at Old Pier via Union Street, Buchanan Bus Station and Port Rodie Ferry Terminal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 59m.

How far is it from Scrabster to Cairnryan?

The distance between Scrabster and Cairnryan is 398 miles. The road distance is 349.5 miles.

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

The best way to get from Scrabster to Cairnryan without a car is to bus which takes 10h 59m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 10h 59m to get from Scrabster to Cairnryan, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Scrabster to Cairnryan bus from?

Scrabster to Cairnryan bus services, operated by Ember, depart from Ferry Terminal station.

Train or bus from Scrabster to Cairnryan?

The best way to get from Scrabster to Cairnryan is to bus which takes 10h 59m and costs . Alternatively, you can train, which costs £85 - £180 and takes 14h 30m.

Where does the Scrabster to Cairnryan bus arrive?

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

Can I drive from Scrabster to Cairnryan?

Yes, the driving distance between Scrabster to Cairnryan is 350 miles. It takes approximately 6h 52m to drive from Scrabster to Cairnryan.

Where can I stay near Cairnryan?

There are 183+ hotels available in Cairnryan.

Scrabster to Cairnryan - 7 ways to travel via train, bus, car, ferry, and plane

There are 7 ways to get from Scrabster to Cairnryan by bus, train, car, ferry, plane, or car ferry

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 Ferry Terminal to Union StreetE6
2. Take the bus from Union Street to Buchanan Bus StationE8
3. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Port Rodie923
10h 59m
Bus via Ayr
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Ferry Terminal to Bus Station Stance 3X99
2. Take the bus from Bus Station Stance 3 to Buchanan Bus Station
3. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Ayr Bus StationX77
4. Take the bus from Ayr Bus Station to Henrietta Street60 / ...
5. Take the bus from Henrietta Street to Old Pier358 / ...
12h 8m
£49–79
Train
1. Take the train from Thurso to Inverness
2. Take the train from Inverness to Haymarket
3. Take the train from Haymarket to Glasgow Central
4. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Ayr
5. Take the train from Ayr to Stranraer
14h 30m
£86–173
Drive 347.5 mi
1. Drive from Scrabster to Cairnryan347.5 mi
6h 52m
£86–124
Ferry to Kirkwall, fly to Edinburgh Airport, bus
1. Take the ferry from Scrabster Ferry Terminal to Stromness Orkney Ferry Terminal
2. Fly from Kirkwall (KOI) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)KOI - EDI
3. Take the bus from Airport to Buchanan Bus Station
4. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Port Rodie
11h 19m
£185–447
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Ferry Terminal to Union StreetE6
2. Take the train from Inverness to Glasgow Queen Street
3. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Port Rodie923
12h 10m
Bus to Inverness Dalcross Airport, fly to George Best Belfast City Airport, car ferry
1. Take the bus from Ferry Terminal to Union Street
2. Fly from Inverness Dalcross Airport (INV) to George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD)INV - BHD
3. Take the car ferry from Belfast to Cairnryan
11h 38m

Kirkwall (KOI) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI) flights

16Weekly Planes

1h 40mAverage Duration

£146Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Scrabster to Cairnryan.

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Distance: 396.1 mi
Duration: 10h 59m

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

You can take a bus from Ferry Terminal to Old Pier via Union Street, Buchanan Bus Station, Port Rodie, and Port Rodie Ferry Terminal in around 10h 59m. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Scrabster to Old Pier via Thurso, Inverness, Haymarket, Glasgow Central, Ayr, Stranraer, and Port Rodie Ferry Terminal in around 14h 30m.

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