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How to get fromBen Nevis to Cairnryanby unknown, bus, or train

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There are 5 ways to get from Ben Nevis to Cairnryan by unknown, bus, or train

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  1. Travel, bus

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    1. Walk from Ben Nevis to Bus Stationunknown unknown
    2. Take the bus from Bus Station to Buchanan Bus Stationbus bus 915
    3. Take the bus from Glasgow Buchanan to Cairnryan Stena Terminalbus bus 923
    6h 37m

  2. Travel, train, bus

    1. Walk from Ben Nevis to Fort Williamunknown unknown
    2. Take the train from Fort William to Glasgow Queen Streettrain train
    3. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Ayr Bus Stationbus bus X77
    4. Take the bus from Ayr Bus Station to Henrietta Streetbus bus 60 / ...
    5. Take the bus from Henrietta Street to Old Pierbus bus 360 / ...
    8h 20m

  3. Travel, bus via Ayr

    1. Walk from Ben Nevis to Bus Stationunknown unknown
    2. Take the bus from Bus Station to Buchanan Bus Stationbus bus 915
    3. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Ayr Bus Stationbus bus X77
    4. Take the bus from Ayr Bus Station to Henrietta Streetbus bus 60 / ...
    5. Take the bus from Henrietta Street to Old Pierbus bus 360 / ...
    7h 27m

  4. Travel, bus, train

    1. Walk from Ben Nevis to Bus Stationunknown unknown
    2. Take the bus from Bus Station to Anniesland Crossbus bus 915
    3. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Ayrtrain train
    4. Take the bus from Henrietta Street to Old Pierbus bus 360 / ...
    8h 1m

  5. Travel, train

    1. Walk from Ben Nevis to Fort Williamunknown unknown
    2. Take the train from Fort William to Glasgow Queen Streettrain train
    3. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Ayrtrain train
    4. Take the train from Ayr to Stranraertrain train
    8h 58m

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  • Distance: 186.7 mi
  • Duration: 6h 37m

What companies run services between Ben Nevis, Scotland and Cairnryan, Scotland?

There is no direct connection from Ben Nevis to Cairnryan. However, you can travel to Bus Station, take the bus to Buchanan Bus Station, walk to Glasgow Buchanan, then take the bus to Cairnryan Stena Terminal. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Ben Nevis to Old Pier via Fort William, Glasgow Queen Street, Buchanan Bus Station, Ayr Bus Station, and Henrietta Street in around 8h 20m.

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