There are 6 ways to get from Cairnryan to Moray 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
best- Take the bus from Cairnryan Stena Terminal to Glasgow Buchananbus 923
- Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Stn to Aviemore stationbus Ember
9h 13m£51–79Train
- Take the train from Stranraer to Ayrtrain
- Take the train from Ayr to Glasgow Centraltrain
- Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Huntlytrain
9h 13m£211–320Drive 233.6 mi
- Drive from Cairnryan to Moraycar 233.6 mi
4h 44m£58–84Bus, train
- Take the bus from Cairnryan Stena Terminal to Glasgow Buchananbus 923
- Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Perthtrain
- Take the train from Perth to Aviemoretrain
9h 55m£67–124Bus via Pitlochry
- Take the bus from Ferry Terminal to Buchanan Bus Stationbus 923
- Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to West End Car Parkbus
- Take the bus from West End Car Park to Stationbus
9h 58m£62–104Bus, train via Ayr
- Take the bus from Old Pier to Beresford Terracebus 360 / ...
- Take the train from Ayr to Glasgow Centraltrain
- Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Stirlingtrain
- Take the train from Stirling to Aviemoretrain
10h 37m£90–166
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Cairnryan to Moray is to Bus which costs £50 - £80 and takes 9h 13m.
The fastest way to get from Cairnryan to Moray is to drive which takes 4h 44m and costs £55 - £85.
No, there is no direct bus from Cairnryan to Moray. However, there are services departing from Cairnryan Stena Terminal and arriving at Bridge of Lyne via Buchanan Bus Stn, Cairngorm Hotel and Bus Shelter. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 13m.
No, there is no direct train from Cairnryan to Moray. However, there are services departing from Stranraer and arriving at Huntly via Ayr and Glasgow Queen Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 13m.
The distance between Cairnryan and Moray is 262 miles. The road distance is 234.9 miles.
The best way to get from Cairnryan to Moray without a car is to Bus which takes 9h 13m and costs £50 - £80.
It takes approximately 9h 13m to get from Cairnryan to Moray, including transfers.
Cairnryan to Moray bus services, operated by Translink, depart from Cairnryan Stena Terminal station.
Cairnryan to Moray train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Stranraer station.
The best way to get from Cairnryan to Moray is to Bus which takes 9h 13m and costs £50 - £80. Alternatively, you can train, which costs £210 - £320 and takes 9h 13m.
What companies run services between Cairnryan, Scotland and Moray, Scotland?
You can take a bus from Cairnryan Stena Terminal to Moray via Glasgow Buchanan, Buchanan Bus Stn, Cairngorm Hotel, Bus Shelter, and Bridge of Lyne in around 9h 13m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Old Pier to Moray via Port Rodie, Stranraer, Ayr, Glasgow Central, Glasgow Queen Street, and Huntly in around 9h 13m.
- Phone
- +44 (0)344 811 0141
- Website
- ScotRail
Train from Stranraer to Ayr
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 21m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- £22–40
- Website
- ScotRail
Train from Ayr to Glasgow Central
- Ave. Duration
- 51 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- £16–26
- Website
- ScotRail
Train from Glasgow Queen Street to Huntly
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 35m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- £75–130
- Website
- ScotRail
Train from Glasgow Queen Street to Perth
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 8m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £24–40
- Website
- ScotRail
Train from Perth to Aviemore
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 38m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- £30–55
- Website
- ScotRail
Train from Ayr to Glasgow Central
- Ave. Duration
- 51 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- £16–26
- Website
- ScotRail
Train from Glasgow Queen Street to Stirling
- Ave. Duration
- 34 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- £11–19
- Website
- ScotRail
Train from Stirling to Aviemore
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 14m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- £45–75
- Website
- ScotRail
Train from Perth to Aviemore
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 32m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- £27–40
- Website
- London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)
Train from Stirling to Aviemore
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 8m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- £35–55
- Website
- London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)
- Phone
- +44 330 060 0500
- Website
- Caledonian Sleeper
Train from Perth to Aviemore
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- £18–26
- Website
- Caledonian Sleeper
Train from Stirling to Aviemore
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 38m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- £26–40
- Website
- Caledonian Sleeper
- Phone
- +44 28 9066 6630
- Website
- Translink
Bus from Cairnryan Stena Terminal to Glasgow Buchanan
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 10m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- £4
- Website
- Translink
- Belfast urban network
- £4
Bus from Cairnryan Stena Terminal to Glasgow Buchanan
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 10m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- £4
- Website
- Translink
- Belfast urban network
- £4
- Phone
- +44 (0)131 510 4007
- [email protected]
- Website
- Ember
Bus from Buchanan Bus Stn to Aviemore station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 7m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £14–20
- Website
- Ember
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Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- [email protected]
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Buchanan Bus Stn to Aviemore station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 55m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £16–25
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Buchanan Bus Station to West End Car Park
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- £9–15
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from West End Car Park to Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £6–10
- Website
- Flixbus
- Phone
- 0141 352 4444
- [email protected]
- Website
- Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd
Bus from Buchanan Bus Stn to Aviemore station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 55m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- £26–50
- Website
- Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd
- Single
- £26–50
Bus from Ferry Terminal to Buchanan Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 10m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- £15–29
- Website
- Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd
- Single
- £15–29
Bus from Buchanan Bus Station to West End Car Park
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 47m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £15–30
- Website
- Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd
- Single
- £15–30
Bus from West End Car Park to Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 11m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- £10–20
- Website
- Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd
- Single
- £10–20
- Phone
- 0345 810 1000
- [email protected]
- Website
- Stagecoach West Scotland
Bus from Old Pier to Beresford Terrace
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 49m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- £15–20
- Website
- Stagecoach West Scotland
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Booking & Getting There
Cairnryan to Moray bus services, operated by Translink, arrive at Glasgow Buchanan station.
Cairnryan to Moray train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Ayr station.
Yes, the driving distance between Cairnryan to Moray is 235 miles. It takes approximately 4h 44m to drive from Cairnryan to Moray.
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