Rome2Rio

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

Find Transport to Cairnryan

See all options

There are 5 ways to get from Aviemore 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.

  1. Bus

    best
    1. Take the bus from Aviemore station to Buchanan Bus Stnbus bus Ember
    2. Take the bus from Glasgow Buchanan to Cairnryan Stena Terminalbus bus 923
    6h 20m
    £30–53

  2. Bus via Pitlochry

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Station to West End Car Parkbus bus
    2. Take the bus from West End Car Park to Buchanan Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Glasgow Buchanan to Cairnryan Stena Terminalbus bus 923
    6h 54m
    £29–53

  3. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Aviemore 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 51m
    £82–127

  4. Train, bus via Stirling

    1. Take the train from Aviemore to Stirlingtrain train
    2. Take the train from Stirling to Glasgow Queen Streettrain train
    3. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Ayrtrain train
    4. Take the bus from Rail Station to Old Pierbus bus 360 / ...
    7h 25m
    £69–143

  5. Drive  209.5 mi

    1. Drive from Aviemore to Cairnryancar car 209.5 mi
    4h 2m
    £52–75

Aviemore to Cairnryan by bus

Calendar21Weekly Buses
Duration6h 20mAverage Duration
Ticket£30Cheapest Price
See schedules

Comparing Your Travel Options

Map of how to get from Aviemore to Cairnryan.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 219 mi
  • Duration: 6h 20m

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

You can take a bus from Aviemore station to Cairnryan Stena Terminal via Buchanan Bus Stn and Glasgow Buchanan in around 6h 20m.

Train operators
Bus operators

Want to know more about travelling around United Kingdom

Rome2Rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Filled with useful and timely travel information, the guides answer all the hard questions - such as 'How do I buy a ticket?', 'Should I book online before I travel? ', 'How much should I expect to pay?', 'Do the trains and buses have Wifi?' - to help you get the most out of your next trip.

Related travel guides