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How to get fromCairnryan to Scottish Highlandsby bus, unknown, or train

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There are 4 ways to get from Cairnryan to Scottish Highlands by bus, unknown, or train

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  1. Bus, travel

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    1. Take the bus from Ferry Terminal to Buchanan Bus Stationbus bus 923
    2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Bus Stationbus bus 915
    3. Walk from Bus Station to Scottish Highlandsunknown unknown
    6h 5m

  2. Bus, train, travel

    1. Take the bus from Ferry Terminal to Buchanan Bus Stationbus bus 923
    2. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Fort Williamtrain train
    3. Walk from Fort William to Scottish Highlandsunknown unknown
    7h 11m

  3. Bus, travel via Glasgow

    1. Take the bus from Cairnryan Stena Terminal to Glasgow Buchananbus bus 923
    2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Bus Stationbus bus 915
    3. Walk from Bus Station to Scottish Highlandsunknown unknown
    6h 5m

  4. Bus, train, travel via Ayr

    1. Take the bus from Old Pier to Henrietta Streetbus bus 360 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Henrietta Street to Beresford Terracebus bus 60 / ...
    3. Take the train from Ayr to Glasgow Centraltrain train
    4. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Fort Williamtrain train
    5. Walk from Fort William to Scottish Highlandsunknown unknown
    8h 16m

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  • Distance: 186.9 mi
  • Duration: 6h 5m

What companies run services between Cairnryan, Scotland and Scottish Highlands, Scotland?

There is no direct connection from Cairnryan to Scottish Highlands. However, you can take the bus to Buchanan Bus Station, take the bus to Bus Station, then travel to Scottish Highlands. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Ferry Terminal to Scottish Highlands via Buchanan Bus Station, Glasgow Queen Street, and Fort William in around 7h 11m.

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