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How to get fromCairnryan to Nairnby bus, train, or car

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

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  1. Bus

    best
    1. Take the bus from Ferry Terminal to Buchanan Bus Stationbus bus 923
    2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Bus Station Stance 3bus bus Uk093
    7h 42m
    £47–90

  2. Bus via Inverness Union Street

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Cairnryan Stena Terminal to Glasgow Buchananbus bus 923
    2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Stn to Inverness Union Streetbus bus Ember
    8h 9m
    £24–34

  3. Bus, train via Perth

    1. Take the bus from Cairnryan Stena Terminal to Glasgow Buchananbus bus 923
    2. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Perthtrain train
    3. Take the train from Perth to Invernesstrain train
    8h 8m
    £58–128

  4. Drive  241.7 mi

    1. Drive from Cairnryan to Nairncar car 241.7 mi
    4h 40m
    £61–88

  5. Bus, train

    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 train from Glasgow Queen Street to Nairntrain train
    9h 2m
    £122–195

Cairnryan to Nairn by bus

Calendar21Weekly Buses
Duration7h 42mAverage Duration
Ticket£47Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 266.2 mi
  • Duration: 7h 42m

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

You can take a bus from Ferry Terminal to Bus Station via Buchanan Bus Station and Bus Station Stance 5 in around 7h 42m.

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