There are 6 ways to get from Cairnryan to Banffshire by bus, train, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Bus, train
best- Take the bus from Ferry Terminal to Buchanan Bus Stationbus 923
- Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Keithtrain Glasgow Queen Street - Inverness
7h 29m£130–218Bus via Glasgow
cheapest- Take the bus from Cairnryan Stena Terminal to Glasgow Buchananbus 923
- Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Stn to Aviemore stationbus Ember
10h£31–55Bus
- Take the bus from Ferry Terminal to Buchanan Bus Stationbus 923
- Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Stn to Aviemore stationbus Ember
9h 52m£43–80Drive 242.8 mi
- Drive from Cairnryan to Banffshirecar 242.8 mi
5h 1m£61–88Train
- Take the train from Stranraer to Ayrtrain
- Take the train from Ayr to Glasgow Centraltrain
- Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Keithtrain
9h 12m£157–261Bus, train via Inverness
- Take the bus from Old Pier to Henrietta Streetbus 360 / ...
- Take the bus from Henrietta Street to Ayr Bus Stationbus 60 / ...
- Take the bus from Ayr Bus Station to Buchanan Bus Stationbus X77
- Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Bus Station Stance 3bus
- Take the train from Inverness to Keithtrain
9h 57m£109–182
Cairnryan to Banffshire by bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Cairnryan to Banffshire is to Bus via Glasgow which costs £30 - £60 and takes 10h.
The fastest way to get from Cairnryan to Banffshire is to drive which takes 5h 1m and costs £60 - £90.
No, there is no direct bus from Cairnryan to Banffshire. However, there are services departing from Ferry Terminal and arriving at Tocher Terrace via Buchanan Bus Stn, Cairngorm Hotel, The Square and The Square. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 52m.
No, there is no direct train from Cairnryan to Banffshire. However, there are services departing from Stranraer and arriving at Keith via Ayr and Glasgow Queen Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 12m.
The distance between Cairnryan and Banffshire is 295 miles. The road distance is 244.2 miles.
The best way to get from Cairnryan to Banffshire without a car is to bus and train which takes 7h 29m and costs £130 - £220.
It takes approximately 7h 29m to get from Cairnryan to Banffshire, including transfers.
Cairnryan to Banffshire bus services, operated by Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd, depart from Ferry Terminal station.
Cairnryan to Banffshire train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Stranraer station.
The best way to get from Cairnryan to Banffshire is to bus which takes 9h 52m and costs £40 - £85. Alternatively, you can train, which costs £150 - £270 and takes 9h 12m.
What companies run services between Cairnryan, Scotland and Banffshire, Scotland?
You can take a bus from Ferry Terminal to Tocher Terrace via Buchanan Bus Stn, Cairngorm Hotel, The Square, and The Square in around 9h 52m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Old Pier to Banffshire via Port Rodie, Stranraer, Ayr, Glasgow Central, Glasgow Queen Street, and Keith in around 9h 12m.
- Phone
- +44 (0)344 811 0141
- Website
- ScotRail
Train from Glasgow Queen Street to Keith
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 50m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- £80–140
- Website
- ScotRail
Train from Stranraer to Ayr
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 21m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- £23–40
- Website
- ScotRail
Train from Ayr to Glasgow Central
- Ave. Duration
- 51 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- £16–27
- Website
- ScotRail
Train from Glasgow Queen Street to Keith
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 50m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- £80–140
- Website
- ScotRail
Train from Inverness to Keith
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 1m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- £21–35
- Website
- ScotRail
- Phone
- 0141 352 4444
- [email protected]
- Website
- Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd
Bus from Ferry Terminal to Buchanan Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 10m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £15–29
- Website
- Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd
- Single
- £15–29
Bus from Ferry Terminal to Buchanan Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 10m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £15–29
- Website
- Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd
- Single
- £15–29
Bus from Buchanan Bus Stn to Aviemore station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 55m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- £26–50
- Website
- Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd
- Single
- £26–50
Bus from Ayr Bus Station to Buchanan Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £6–13
- Website
- Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd
- Single
- £6–13
Bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Bus Station Stance 3
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 45m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £30–60
- Website
- Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd
- Single
- £30–60
Bus from Buchanan Bus Stn to Aviemore station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 55m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- £26–50
- Website
- Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd
- Single
- £26–50
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Booking & Getting There
Cairnryan to Banffshire bus services, operated by Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd, arrive at Buchanan Bus Station.
Cairnryan to Banffshire train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Ayr station.
Yes, the driving distance between Cairnryan to Banffshire is 244 miles. It takes approximately 5h 1m to drive from Cairnryan to Banffshire.
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