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How to get fromElgin to Cairnryanby bus, train, or car

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

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  1. Bus

    best
    1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Bus Station Stance 5bus bus M96 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Bus Station Stance 3 to Buchanan Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Glasgow Buchanan to Cairnryan Stena Terminalbus bus 923
    8h 52m
    £36–66

  2. Bus via Inverness

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Falcon Sqbus bus M96 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Inverness Union Street to Buchanan Bus Stnbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Glasgow Buchanan to Cairnryan Stena Terminalbus bus 923
    9h 27m
    £22–29

  3. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Elgin to Stirlingtrain train
    2. Take the train from Stirling to Glasgow Queen Streettrain train
    3. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Ayr Bus Stationbus bus X77
    4. Take the bus from Ayr Bus Station to Old Pierbus bus 360 / ...
    8h 54m
    £113–176

  4. Drive  252.1 mi

    1. Drive from Elgin to Cairnryancar car 252.1 mi
    4h 59m
    £63–90

  5. Train, bus via Aberdeen

    1. Take the train from Elgin to Aberdeentrain train
    2. Take the train from Aberdeen to Glasgow Queen Streettrain train
    3. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Ayrtrain train
    4. Take the bus from Rail Station to Old Pierbus bus 360 / ...
    9h 30m
    £114–196

Elgin to Cairnryan by bus

Calendar21Weekly Buses
Duration8h 52mAverage Duration
Ticket£36Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 288.2 mi
  • Duration: 8h 52m

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

You can take a bus from Bus Station to Cairnryan Stena Terminal via Bus Station Stance 3, Buchanan Bus Station, and Glasgow Buchanan in around 8h 52m.

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