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

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

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  1. Bus

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    1. Take the bus from Cairnryan Stena Terminal to Glasgow Buchananbus bus 923
    2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Stn to Fort William Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Fort William Bus Station to Clanranald Placebus bus 500 / ...
    7h 51m
    £27–49

  2. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Cairnryan Stena Terminal to Glasgow Buchananbus bus 923
    2. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Arisaigtrain train Glasgow Queen Street - Mallaig
    8h 15m
    £58–98

  3. Drive  212.8 mi

    1. Drive from Cairnryan to Arisaigcar car 212.8 mi
    4h 18m
    £53–76

  4. Bus, train via Ayr

    1. Take the bus from Old Pier to Beresford Terracebus bus 360 / ...
    2. Take the train from Ayr to Glasgow Centraltrain train
    3. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Arisaigtrain train
    9h 6m
    £86–141

  5. Train

    1. Take the train from Stranraer to Ayrtrain train
    2. Take the train from Ayr to Glasgow Centraltrain train
    3. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Arisaigtrain train
    10h
    £96–165

Cairnryan to Arisaig by bus

Calendar14Weekly Buses
Duration7h 51mAverage Duration
Ticket£27Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 225.7 mi
  • Duration: 7h 51m

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

You can take a bus from Cairnryan Stena Terminal to Clanranald Place via Glasgow Buchanan, Buchanan Bus Stn, and Fort William Bus Station in around 7h 51m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Old Pier to Arisaig via Port Rodie, Stranraer, Ayr, Glasgow Central, and Glasgow Queen Street in around 10h.

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