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

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

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  1. Bus, train

    best
    1. Take the bus from Ferry Terminal to Buchanan Bus Stationbus bus 923
    2. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Huntlytrain train
    3. Take the bus from The Square to High Streetbus bus 301
    8h 54m
    £97–180

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Ferry Terminal to Buchanan Bus Stationbus bus 923
    2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Union Square Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Aberdeen Union Street to Huntlybus bus
    4. Take the bus from The Square to High Streetbus bus 301
    10h 24m
    £48–78

  3. Bus, train via Ayr

    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 Bath Streetbus bus X77
    4. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Huntlytrain train
    5. Take the bus from The Square to Low Streetbus bus 301
    10h 2m
    £110–189

  4. Drive 256.5 mi

    1. Drive from Cairnryan to Banffcar car 256.5 mi
    5h 4m
    £63–91

  5. Train, bus

    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 Huntlytrain train
    4. Take the bus from The Square to Castle Streetbus bus 301
    10h 37m
    £126–236

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  • Distance: 299.9 mi
  • Duration: 8h 54m

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

You can take a bus from Ferry Terminal to High Street via Buchanan Bus Station, Union Square Bus Station, Aberdeen Union Street, Deveron Way, and The Square in around 10h 24m.

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