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

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There are 6 ways to get from Cairnryan to Carrbridge 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 Carrbridgetrain train Glasgow Queen Street - Inverness / ...
    6h 8m
    £80–158

  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 Stationbus bus Uk093
    6h 46m
    £42–80

  3. Drive 215.9 mi

    1. Drive from Cairnryan to Carrbridgecar car 215.9 mi
    4h 9m
    £53–76

  4. 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 Buchanan Bus Stationbus bus X77
    4. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Carrbridgetrain train
    7h 20m
    £88–167

  5. Bus via Pitlochry

    1. Take the bus from Cairnryan Stena Terminal to Glasgow Buchananbus bus 923
    2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Stn to Pitlochrybus bus
    3. Take the bus from Pitlochry to Aviemore stationbus bus
    7h 37m

  6. 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 Carrbridgetrain train
    7h 47m
    £113–225

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  • Distance: 232 mi
  • Duration: 6h 8m

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

You can take a bus from Ferry Terminal to Car Park via Buchanan Bus Station, Station, and Cairngorm Hotel in around 6h 46m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Old Pier to Carrbridge via Port Rodie, Stranraer, Ayr, Glasgow Central, Waterloo Street, George Square, and Glasgow Queen Street in around 7h 47m.

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