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How to get fromFort William to Cairnryan Portby bus, train, or car

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There are 6 ways to get from Fort William to Cairnryan Port by bus, train, or car

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  1. Bus via Ayr

    best
    1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Buchanan Bus Stationbus bus 915
    2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Ayr Bus Stationbus bus X77
    3. Take the bus from Ayr Bus Station to Henrietta Streetbus bus 60 / ...
    4. Take the bus from Henrietta Street to Ferry Terminalbus bus 360 / ...
    7h 20m
    £34–55

  2. Bus #2

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Buchanan Bus Stationbus bus 915
    2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Port Rodiebus bus 923
    7h 48m
    £31–55

  3. Train

    1. Take the train from Fort William to Dalmuirtrain train
    2. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Ayrtrain train
    3. Take the train from Ayr to Stranraertrain train
    8h 49m
    £81–182

  4. Drive 178.7 mi

    1. Drive from Fort William to Cairnryan Portcar car 178.7 mi
    3h 35m
    £44–63

  5. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Buchanan Bus Stationbus bus 915
    2. Take the bus from Glasgow Buchanan to Cairnryan Stena Terminalbus bus 923
    7h 33m

  6. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Anniesland Crossbus bus 915
    2. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Ayrtrain train
    3. Take the bus from Henrietta Street to Ferry Terminalbus bus 360 / ...
    7h 55m
    £56–105

Fort William to Cairnryan Port by bus

Calendar92Weekly Buses
Duration7h 20mAverage Duration
Ticket£34Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 190.9 mi
  • Duration: 7h 20m

What companies run services between Fort William, Scotland and Cairnryan Port, Scotland?

You can take a bus from Bus Station to Ferry Terminal via Buchanan Bus Station, Ayr Bus Station, and Henrietta Street in around 7h 20m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Fort William to Ferry Terminal via Dalmuir, Glasgow Central Low Level, Glasgow Central, Ayr, Stranraer, and Port Rodie Ferry Terminal in around 8h 49m.

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