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How to get fromAberdeen to Cairnryanby bus, train, or car

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There are 5 ways to get from Aberdeen to Cairnryan by bus, train, or car

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  1. Bus

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    1. Take the bus from Union Square Bus Station to Buchanan Bus Stationbus bus Uk091
    2. Take the bus from Glasgow Buchanan to Cairnryan Stena Terminalbus bus 923
    6h 40m
    £26–56

  2. Train, bus via Girvan

    1. Take the train from Aberdeen to Glasgow Queen Streettrain train
    2. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Ayrtrain train
    3. Take the bus from Rail Station to Old Pierbus bus 360 / ...
    7h 12m
    £90–147

  3. Drive  218 mi

    1. Drive from Aberdeen to Cairnryancar car 218 mi
    4h 2m
    £55–80

  4. Bus via Dundee

    1. Take the bus from Union Square Bus Station to Seagate Bus Stationbus bus M9 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Seagate Bus Station to Buchanan Bus Stationbus bus M9 / ...
    3. Take the bus from Glasgow Buchanan to Cairnryan Stena Terminalbus bus 923
    6h 48m
    £27–56

  5. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Aberdeen to Glasgow Queen Streettrain train
    2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Ayr Bus Stationbus bus X77
    3. Take the bus from Ayr Bus Station to Old Pierbus bus 360 / ...
    6h 48m
    £85–131

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  • Distance: 227.8 mi
  • Duration: 6h 40m

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

You can take a bus from Union Square Bus Station to Cairnryan Stena Terminal via Buchanan Bus Station and Glasgow Buchanan in around 6h 40m.

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