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

The cheapest way to get from Stonehaven to Cairnryan is to bus via Dundee which costs £26 - £50 and takes 8h 26m.

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

The fastest way to get from Stonehaven to Cairnryan is to drive which takes 3h 47m and costs £45 - £75.

Is there a direct bus between Stonehaven and Cairnryan?

No, there is no direct bus from Stonehaven to Cairnryan. However, there are services departing from Barclay Street and arriving at Cairnryan Stena Terminal via Union Square Bus Station and Glasgow Buchanan. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 20m.

How far is it from Stonehaven to Cairnryan?

The distance between Stonehaven and Cairnryan is 226 miles. The road distance is 204.7 miles.

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

The best way to get from Stonehaven to Cairnryan without a car is to train and bus which takes 6h 41m and costs £35 - £100.

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

It takes approximately 6h 41m to get from Stonehaven to Cairnryan, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Stonehaven to Cairnryan bus from?

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

Train or bus from Stonehaven to Cairnryan?

The best way to get from Stonehaven to Cairnryan is to train which takes 7h 5m and costs £45 - £110. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 7h 20m.

Where does the Stonehaven to Cairnryan bus arrive?

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

Can I drive from Stonehaven to Cairnryan?

Yes, the driving distance between Stonehaven to Cairnryan is 205 miles. It takes approximately 3h 47m to drive from Stonehaven to Cairnryan.

Where can I stay near Cairnryan?

There are 201+ hotels available in Cairnryan.

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

There are 5 ways to get from Stonehaven to Cairnryan by 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.

Train, bus
best
1. Take the train from Stonehaven 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 / ...
6h 41m
£37–99
Bus via Dundee
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Co-op to Bus Stationbus X7
2. Take the bus from Overgate to Buchanan Bus Stationbus
3. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Ayr Bus Stationbus X77
4. Take the bus from Ayr Bus Station to Henrietta Streetbus 60 / ...
5. Take the bus from Henrietta Street to Old Pierbus 358 / ...
8h 26m
£27–48
Train
1. Take the train from Stonehaven to Glasgow Queen Streettrain
2. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Ayrtrain
3. Take the train from Ayr to Stranraertrain
7h 5m
£48–110
Drive 203.5 mi
1. Drive from Stonehaven to Cairnryancar 203.5 mi
3h 47m
£50–72
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
7h 20m

Stonehaven to Cairnryan by train, foot, and bus

58Weekly Services

6h 41mAverage Duration

£37Cheapest Price

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Distance: 224.9 mi
Duration: 6h 41m

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

You can take a train from Stonehaven to Old Pier via Glasgow Queen Street, Glasgow Central, Ayr, Stranraer, and Port Rodie Ferry Terminal in around 7h 5m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Barclay Street to Cairnryan Stena Terminal via Union Square Bus Station, Buchanan Bus Station, and Glasgow Buchanan in around 7h 20m.

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