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How to get fromCairnryan to Applecrossby bus, car, or train

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

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  1. Bus

    best
    1. Take the bus from Ferry Terminal to Buchanan Bus Stationbus bus 923
    2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Bus Station Stance 3bus bus
    3. Take the bus from Bus Station Stance 6 to Innbus bus 704
    10h 25m

  2. Drive  280.3 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Cairnryan to Applecrosscar car 280.3 mi
    5h 35m
    £71–102

  3. Bus via Inverness

    1. Take the bus from Cairnryan Stena Terminal to Glasgow Buchananbus bus 923
    2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Stn to Inverness Union Streetbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Bus Station Stance 6 to Innbus bus 704
    11h 13m

  4. Bus, train via Perth

    1. Take the bus from Ferry Terminal to Buchanan Bus Stationbus bus 923
    2. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Perthtrain train
    3. Take the train from Perth to Invernesstrain train
    4. Take the bus from Bus Station Stance 6 to Innbus bus 704
    11h 24m

  5. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Old Pier to Henrietta Streetbus bus 360 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Henrietta Street to Ayr Bus Stationbus bus 60 / ...
    3. Take the bus from Ayr Bus Station to Buchanan Bus Stationbus bus X77
    4. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Invernesstrain train
    5. Take the bus from Bus Station Stance 6 to Innbus bus 704
    12h 3m

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  • Distance: 352.8 mi
  • Duration: 10h 25m

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

You can take a bus from Ferry Terminal to Inn via Buchanan Bus Station and Bus Station Stance 6 in around 10h 25m.

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