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

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There are 6 ways to get from Braemar to Cairnryan by bus, train, or car

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  1. Bus

    best
    1. Take the bus from Braemar to Dundee South Marketgaitbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Overgate to Buchanan Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Glasgow Buchanan to Cairnryan Stena Terminalbus bus 923
    7h 4m

  2. Drive  184.6 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Braemar to Cairnryancar car 184.6 mi
    3h 34m
    £46–66

  3. Bus, train via Ayr

    1. Take the bus from Braemar to Dundee South Marketgaitbus bus
    2. Take the train from Dundee 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 41m
    £82–161

  4. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Braemar to Dundee South Marketgaitbus bus
    2. Take the train from Dundee to Glasgow Queen Streettrain train
    3. Take the bus from Glasgow Buchanan to Cairnryan Stena Terminalbus bus 923
    7h 8m

  5. Bus via Dundee

    1. Take the bus from Braemar to Dundee South Marketgaitbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Dundee Slessor Gardens to Buchanan Bus Stnbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Glasgow Buchanan to Cairnryan Stena Terminalbus bus 923
    7h 26m

  6. Bus, train #2

    1. Take the bus from Braemar to Dundee South Marketgaitbus bus
    2. Take the train from Dundee 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 Old Pierbus bus 360 / ...
    8h 6m
    £60–112

Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 214.8 mi
  • Duration: 7h 4m

What companies run services between Braemar, Aberdeenshire, Scotland and Cairnryan, Scotland?

You can take a bus from Braemar to Cairnryan Stena Terminal via Dundee South Marketgait, Overgate, Buchanan Bus Station, and Glasgow Buchanan in around 7h 4m.

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