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

The cheapest way to get from Scrabster to Cairnryan is to drive which costs £85 - £130 and takes 6h 54m.

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 54m 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 Cairnryan Stena Terminal via Bus Station Stance 3, Fishers Hotel and Glasgow Buchanan. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 31m.

How far is it from Scrabster to Cairnryan?

The distance between Scrabster and Cairnryan is 379 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 via Pitlochry which takes 11h 31m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 11h 31m 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 Stagecoach North Scotland, depart from Ferry Terminal station.

Train or bus from Scrabster to Cairnryan?

The best way to get from Scrabster to Cairnryan is to bus via Pitlochry which takes 11h 31m and costs . Alternatively, you can train, which costs £75 - £140 and takes 13h 6m.

Where does the Scrabster to Cairnryan bus arrive?

Scrabster to Cairnryan bus services, operated by Stagecoach North Scotland, arrive at Bus Station Stance 3.

Can I drive from Scrabster to Cairnryan?

Yes, the driving distance between Scrabster to Cairnryan is 350 miles. It takes approximately 6h 54m to drive from Scrabster to Cairnryan.

Where can I stay near Cairnryan?

There are 201+ hotels available in Cairnryan.

Scrabster to Cairnryan - 9 ways to travel via train, bus, car, ferry, and plane

There are 9 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 via Pitlochry
best
1. Take the bus from Ferry Terminal to Bus Station Stance 3X99
2. Take the bus from Bus Station Stance 3 to Fishers Hotel
3. Take the bus from Fishers Hotel to Buchanan Bus Station
4. Take the bus from Glasgow Buchanan to Cairnryan Stena Terminal923
11h 31m
Train
cheapest
1. Take the train from Thurso to Inverness
2. Take the train from Inverness to Glasgow Queen Street
3. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Ayr
4. Take the train from Ayr to Stranraer
13h 6m
£79–137
Drive 347.5 mi
1. Drive from Scrabster to Cairnryan347.5 mi
6h 54m
£88–126
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 Glasgow Buchanan to Cairnryan Stena Terminal
9h 59m
Bus
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
11h 33m
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 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 16m
Ferry, bus to Kirkwall, fly to Glasgow Airport, train, line 358 bus
1. Take the ferry from Scrabster Ferry Terminal to Stromness Orkney Ferry Terminal
2. Take the bus from Travel Centre to Hospital Entrance
3. Fly from Kirkwall (KOI) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)KOI - GLA
4. Take the train from Paisley Gilmour Street to Ayr
5. Take the train from Ayr to Girvan
6. Take the bus from Elder Avenue to Old Pier
10h 30m
£260–546
Bus to Inverness Dalcross Airport, fly to Glasgow Airport, train
1. Take the bus from Ferry Terminal to Union Street
2. Fly from Inverness Dalcross Airport (INV) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)INV - GLA
3. Take the train from Paisley Gilmour Street to Ayr
13h 49m
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 33m

Kirkwall (KOI) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI) flights

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1h 10mAverage Duration

£149Cheapest Price

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Distance: 376.8 mi
Duration: 11h 31m

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

You can take a bus from Ferry Terminal to Cairnryan Stena Terminal via Bus Station Stance 3, Fishers Hotel, and Glasgow Buchanan in around 11h 31m. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Scrabster to Old Pier via Thurso, Inverness, Glasgow Queen Street, Glasgow Central, Ayr, Stranraer, and Port Rodie Ferry Terminal in around 13h 6m.

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