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

The cheapest way to get from Cairnryan to Inverness is to bus via Inverness Union Street which costs £30 - £55 and takes 6h 58m.

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

The fastest way to get from Cairnryan to Inverness is to drive which takes 4h 37m and costs £55 - £85.

Is there a direct bus between Cairnryan and Inverness?

No, there is no direct bus from Cairnryan to Inverness station. However, there are services departing from Cairnryan Stena Terminal and arriving at Bus Station Stance 3 via Buchanan Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 32m.

How far is it from Cairnryan to Inverness?

The distance between Cairnryan and Inverness is 252 miles. The road distance is 241 miles.

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

The best way to get from Cairnryan to Inverness without a car is to Bus which takes 6h 32m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 6h 32m to get from Cairnryan to Inverness, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Cairnryan to Inverness bus from?

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

Where does the Cairnryan to Inverness bus arrive?

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

Can I drive from Cairnryan to Inverness?

Yes, the driving distance between Cairnryan to Inverness is 241 miles. It takes approximately 4h 37m to drive from Cairnryan to Inverness.

Where can I stay near Inverness?

There are 1409+ hotels available in Inverness.

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

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There are 5 ways to get from Cairnryan to Inverness 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
6h 32m
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
6h 58m
£31–52
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
7h 6m
Drive 239.6 mi
1. Drive from Cairnryan to Invernesscar 239.6 mi
4h 37m
£59–86
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
7h 23m
£107–195

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Distance: 250.1 mi
Duration: 6h 32m

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

You can take a bus from Cairnryan Stena Terminal to Bus Station Stance 3 via Glasgow Buchanan and Buchanan Bus Station in around 6h 32m.

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