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 Ferry Terminal to Buchanan Bus Stationbus 923
- Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Stationbus Uk093
9h 8m£62–104Bus via Pitlochry
cheapest- Take the bus from Cairnryan Stena Terminal to Glasgow Buchananbus 923
- Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Stn to Pitlochrybus
- Take the bus from Pitlochry to Aviemore stationbus
9h 54m£40–56Train
- 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£59–84Bus, train
- Take the bus from Ferry Terminal to Buchanan Bus Stationbus 923
- Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Perthtrain
- Take the train from Perth to Aviemoretrain
9h 52m£79–149Bus via Ayr
- Take the bus from Old Pier to Henrietta Streetbus 360 / ...
- Take the bus from Henrietta Street to Ayr Bus Stationbus 60 / ...
- Take the bus from Ayr Bus Station to Buchanan Bus Stationbus X77
- Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Stationbus
10h 21m£70–113
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Cairnryan to Moray is to Bus via Pitlochry which costs £40 - £60 and takes 9h 54m.
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 Ferry Terminal and arriving at Bridge of Lyne via Buchanan Bus Station, Cairngorm Hotel and Bus Shelter. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 8m.
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 261 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 8m and costs £60 - £110.
It takes approximately 9h 8m to get from Cairnryan to Moray, including transfers.
Cairnryan to Moray bus services, operated by Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd, depart from Ferry 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 8m and costs £60 - £110. 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 Ferry Terminal to Moray via Buchanan Bus Station, Station, Cairngorm Hotel, Bus Shelter, and Bridge of Lyne in around 9h 8m. 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 9m
- 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
- Phone
- 0141 352 4444
- [email protected]
- Website
- Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd
Bus from Ferry Terminal to Buchanan Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 10m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £15–29
- Website
- Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd
- Single
- £15–29
Bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 55m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- £25–50
- Website
- Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd
- Single
- £25–50
Bus from Ferry Terminal to Buchanan Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 10m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £15–29
- Website
- Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd
- Single
- £15–29
Bus from Ayr Bus Station to Buchanan Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £6–13
- Website
- Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd
- Single
- £6–13
Bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 55m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- £25–50
- Website
- Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd
- Single
- £25–50
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Booking & Getting There
Cairnryan to Moray bus services, operated by Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd, arrive at Buchanan Bus 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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