The average bus between Cairnryan and Carrbridge takes 17h 36m and the fastest bus takes 16h 51m. The bus service runs several times per day from Cairnryan to Carrbridge. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Buses run twice daily between Cairnryan and Carrbridge. The earliest departure is at 2:15 PM in the afternoon, and the last departure from Cairnryan is at 6:15 PM which arrives into Carrbridge at 11:11 AM. All services require a transfer at Buchanan Bus Station and take an average of 17h 36m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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Want to know about travelling from Cairnryan to Carrbridge? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.
No, there is no direct bus from Cairnryan to Carrbridge. However, there are services departing from Cairnryan station and arriving at Carrbridge station via Buchanan Bus Station station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 17h 36m.
Cairnryan to Carrbridge bus services, operated by Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd, depart from Ferry Terminal station.
Cairnryan to Carrbridge bus services, operated by Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd, arrive at Station.
The distance between Cairnryan and Carrbridge is 267.4 km. The road distance is 364 km.
You can take a bus from Ferry Terminal to Car Park via Buchanan Bus Station, Station, and Cairngorm Hotel in around 6h 46m.