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How to get fromCairnryan to Gighaby bus, ferry, or car

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There are 4 ways to get from Cairnryan to Gigha by bus, ferry, or car

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  1. Bus, ferry

    best
    1. Take the bus from Cairnryan Stena Terminal to Glasgow Buchananbus bus 923
    2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Bus Terminalbus bus 926
    3. Take the ferry from Tayinloan Ferry Terminal to Gigha Ferry Terminalferry ferry Cm8
    9h 8m

  2. Bus, ferry via Ayr

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Old Pier to Ayr Bus Stationbus bus 360 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Ayr Bus Station to Buchanan Bus Stationbus bus X77
    3. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Bus Terminalbus bus 926
    4. Take the ferry from Tayinloan Ferry Terminal to Gigha Ferry Terminalferry ferry Cm8
    10h 11m
    £45–86

  3. Drive, ferry

    1. Drive from Cairnryan to Tayinloan Ferry Terminalcar car
    2. Take the ferry from Tayinloan Ferry Terminal to Gigha Ferry Terminalferry ferry Cm8
    4h 7m
    £48–78

  4. Drive, ferry via Bus Terminus

    1. Drive from Cairnryan to Bus Terminuscar car
    2. Take the ferry from Tayinloan Ferry Terminal to Gigha Ferry Terminalferry ferry Cm8
    6h 5m
    £56–89

Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Cairnryan to Gigha.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 198.1 mi
  • Duration: 9h 8m

What companies run services between Cairnryan, Scotland and Gigha, Argyll and Bute, Scotland?

There is no direct connection from Cairnryan to Gigha. However, you can take the bus to Glasgow Buchanan, walk to Buchanan Bus Station, take the bus to Bus Terminal, take the line 449 bus to Ferry Terminal, walk to Tayinloan Ferry Terminal, then take the ferry to Gigha Ferry Terminal. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Cairnryan to Gigha Ferry Terminal via Tayinloan Ferry Terminal in around 4h 7m.

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