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

The cheapest way to get from Tain to Cairnryan is to bus via Ayr which costs £23 - £90 and takes 10h 11m.

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

The fastest way to get from Tain to Cairnryan is to drive which takes 5h 7m and costs £65 - £95.

Is there a direct bus between Tain and Cairnryan?

No, there is no direct bus from Tain to Cairnryan. However, there are services departing from Post Office and arriving at Cairnryan Stena Terminal via County Carpets, Bus Station Stance 3 and Glasgow Buchanan. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 1m.

How far is it from Tain to Cairnryan?

The distance between Tain and Cairnryan is 286 miles. The road distance is 272 miles.

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

The best way to get from Tain to Cairnryan without a car is to bus which takes 9h 1m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 9h 1m to get from Tain to Cairnryan, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Tain to Cairnryan bus from?

Tain to Cairnryan bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Bus Station Stance 3.

Where does the Tain to Cairnryan bus arrive?

Tain to Cairnryan bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Buchanan Bus Station.

Can I drive from Tain to Cairnryan?

Yes, the driving distance between Tain to Cairnryan is 272 miles. It takes approximately 5h 7m to drive from Tain to Cairnryan.

Where can I stay near Cairnryan?

There are 201+ hotels available in Cairnryan.

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

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

Bus
best
1. Take the bus from Bus Station Stance 3 to Buchanan Bus Stationbus Uk093
2. Take the bus from Glasgow Buchanan to Cairnryan Stena Terminalbus 923
9h 1m
Bus via Ayr
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Inverness Union Street to Buchanan Bus Stnbus
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 / ...
10h 11m
£24–86
Train, Bus via Perth
1. Take the train from Tain to Invernesstrain
2. Take the train from Inverness to Perthtrain
3. Take the train from Perth to Glasgow Queen Streettrain
4. Take the bus from Glasgow Buchanan to Cairnryan Stena Terminalbus 923
9h 40m
Drive 270.4 mi
1. Drive from Tain to Cairnryancar 270.4 mi
5h 7m
£66–95
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Tain to Invernesstrain
2. Take the train from Inverness to Glasgow Queen Streettrain
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 / ...
10h 11m
£50–108

Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Tain to Cairnryan.

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Distance: 284.7 mi
Duration: 9h 1m

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

You can take a bus from Post Office to Cairnryan Stena Terminal via County Carpets, Bus Station Stance 3, Buchanan Bus Station, and Glasgow Buchanan in around 9h 1m.

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