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

The cheapest way to get from Ullapool to Cairnryan is to bus and train via Girvan which costs £50 - £110 and takes 10h 10m.

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

The fastest way to get from Ullapool to Cairnryan is to drive which takes 5h 50m and costs £70 - £110.

Is there a direct bus between Ullapool and Cairnryan?

No, there is no direct bus from Ullapool to Cairnryan. However, there are services departing from High School and arriving at Cairnryan Stena Terminal via Bus Station Stance 3, Fishers Hotel and Glasgow Buchanan. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 8m.

How far is it from Ullapool to Cairnryan?

The distance between Ullapool and Cairnryan is 309 miles. The road distance is 290 miles.

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

The best way to get from Ullapool to Cairnryan without a car is to bus via Pitlochry which takes 9h 8m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 9h 8m to get from Ullapool to Cairnryan, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Ullapool to Cairnryan bus from?

Ullapool to Cairnryan bus services, operated by D + E Coaches, depart from High School station.

Where does the Ullapool to Cairnryan bus arrive?

Ullapool to Cairnryan bus services, operated by D + E Coaches, arrive at Bus Station Stance 6.

Can I drive from Ullapool to Cairnryan?

Yes, the driving distance between Ullapool to Cairnryan is 290 miles. It takes approximately 5h 50m to drive from Ullapool to Cairnryan.

Where can I stay near Cairnryan?

There are 201+ hotels available in Cairnryan.

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

There are 5 ways to get from Ullapool 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 via Pitlochry
best
1. Take the bus from High School to Bus Station Stance 661
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
9h 8m
Bus, train via Girvan
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Ferry Terminal to Bus Station Stance 3961
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 / ...
10h 10m
£54–102
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Ferry Terminal to Bus Station Stance 3961
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
10h 29m
£65–113
Drive 288.3 mi
1. Drive from Ullapool to Cairnryan288.3 mi
5h 50m
£73–105
Bus
1. Take the bus from Ferry Terminal to Bus Station Stance 3961
2. Take the bus from Union Street to Buchanan Bus StationE8
3. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Port Rodie923
9h 27m

Questions & Answers

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Distance: 307.3 mi
Duration: 9h 8m

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

You can take a bus from High School to Cairnryan Stena Terminal via Bus Station Stance 3, Fishers Hotel, and Glasgow Buchanan in around 9h 8m.

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