What is the cheapest way to get from Cairnryan to Dingwall?

The cheapest way to get from Cairnryan to Dingwall is to bus via Inverness Union Street which costs £30 - £55 and takes 8h 23m.

What is the fastest way to get from Cairnryan to Dingwall?

The fastest way to get from Cairnryan to Dingwall is to drive which takes 4h 50m and costs £60 - £90.

Is there a direct bus between Cairnryan and Dingwall?

No, there is no direct bus from Cairnryan to Dingwall. However, there are services departing from Cairnryan Stena Terminal and arriving at Hill Street via Buchanan Bus Station and Bus Station Stance 4. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 57m.

How far is it from Cairnryan to Dingwall?

The distance between Cairnryan and Dingwall is 273 miles. The road distance is 253.6 miles.

How do I travel from Cairnryan to Dingwall without a car?

The best way to get from Cairnryan to Dingwall without a car is to Bus which takes 7h 57m and costs .

How long does it take to get from Cairnryan to Dingwall?

It takes approximately 7h 57m to get from Cairnryan to Dingwall, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Cairnryan to Dingwall bus from?

Cairnryan to Dingwall bus services, operated by Translink, depart from Cairnryan Stena Terminal station.

Where does the Cairnryan to Dingwall bus arrive?

Cairnryan to Dingwall bus services, operated by Translink, arrive at Glasgow Buchanan station.

Can I drive from Cairnryan to Dingwall?

Yes, the driving distance between Cairnryan to Dingwall is 254 miles. It takes approximately 4h 50m to drive from Cairnryan to Dingwall.

Where can I stay near Dingwall?

There are 1223+ hotels available in Dingwall.

Cairnryan to Dingwall - 5 ways to travel via train, Bus, and car

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

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Bus
best
1. Take the bus from Cairnryan Stena Terminal to Glasgow Buchananbus 923
2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Bus Station Stance 3bus Uk093
7h 57m
Bus via Inverness Union Street
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Ferry Terminal to Buchanan Bus Stationbus 923
2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Stn to Inverness Union Streetbus Ember
8h 23m
£33–54
Bus, train via Perth
1. Take the bus from Cairnryan Stena Terminal to Glasgow Buchananbus 923
2. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Perthtrain
3. Take the train from Perth to Invernesstrain
8h 39m
Drive 252.1 mi
1. Drive from Cairnryan to Dingwallcar 252.1 mi
4h 50m
£63–90
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Old Pier to Beresford Terracebus 360 / ...
2. Take the train from Ayr to Glasgow Centraltrain
3. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Invernesstrain
8h 48m
£109–197

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Distance: 271.2 mi
Duration: 7h 57m

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

You can take a bus from Cairnryan Stena Terminal to Hill Street via Glasgow Buchanan, Buchanan Bus Station, and Bus Station Stance 4 in around 7h 57m.

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