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

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

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  1. Bus

    best
    1. Take the bus from Station to Buchanan Bus Stationbus bus M10
    2. Take the bus from Glasgow Buchanan to Cairnryan Stena Terminalbus bus 923
    6h 18m

  2. Bus via Port Rodie

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Aviemore Burnside Avenue to Buchanan Bus Stnbus bus Ember
    2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Port Rodiebus bus 923
    7h 37m
    £34–60

  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 Henrietta Streetbus bus 60 / ...
    4. Take the bus from Henrietta Street to Old Pierbus bus 360 / ...
    7h 12m
    £82–148

  4. Train, bus via Perth

    1. Take the train from Aviemore to Perthtrain train
    2. Take the train from Perth to Glasgow Queen Streettrain train
    3. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Ayrtrain train
    4. Take the bus from Henrietta Street to Old Pierbus bus 360 / ...
    7h 52m
    £85–178

  5. Drive 209.5 mi

    1. Drive from Aviemore to Cairnryancar car 209.5 mi
    4h 2m
    £51–74

Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 217.6 mi
  • Duration: 6h 18m

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

You can take a bus from Station to Cairnryan Stena Terminal via Buchanan Bus Station and Glasgow Buchanan in around 6h 18m.

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