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How to get fromHighland to Cairnryanby taxi, bus, train, or car

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

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  1. Taxi, bus

    best
    1. Take the taxi from Highland to Ledgowan Lodge Hoteltaxi taxi
    2. Take the bus from Ledgowan Lodge Hotel to Bus Station Stance 6bus bus 704
    3. Take the bus from Bus Station Stance 3 to Buchanan Bus Stationbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Glasgow Buchanan to Cairnryan Stena Terminalbus bus 923
    9h 30m

  2. Drive 268.5 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Highland to Cairnryancar car 268.5 mi
    5h 35m
    £66–95

  3. Taxi, train, Bus via Perth

    1. Take the taxi from Highland to Achnasheentaxi taxi
    2. Take the train from Achnasheen to Invernesstrain train
    3. Take the train from Inverness to Perthtrain train
    4. Take the train from Perth to Glasgow Queen Streettrain train
    5. Take the bus from Glasgow Buchanan to Cairnryan Stena Terminalbus bus 923
    10h 37m

  4. Taxi, train, bus

    1. Take the taxi from Highland to Achnasheentaxi taxi
    2. Take the train from Achnasheen to Invernesstrain train
    3. Take the train from Inverness to Glasgow Queen Streettrain train
    4. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Ayr Bus Stationbus bus X77
    5. Take the bus from Ayr Bus Station to Henrietta Streetbus bus 60 / ...
    6. Take the bus from Henrietta Street to Old Pierbus bus 360 / ...
    11h 11m
    £206–330

  5. Taxi, bus via Port Rodie

    1. Take the taxi from Highland to Ledgowantaxi taxi
    2. Take the bus from Ledgowan to Bus Station Stance 6bus bus 704
    3. Take the bus from Inverness Union Street to Buchanan Bus Stnbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Port Rodiebus bus 923
    11h 19m

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  • Distance: 334.8 mi
  • Duration: 9h 30m

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

There is no direct connection from Highland to Cairnryan. However, you can take the taxi to Ledgowan Lodge Hotel, take the bus to Bus Station Stance 6, take the bus to Buchanan Bus Station, walk to Glasgow Buchanan, then take the bus to Cairnryan Stena Terminal. Alternatively, you can take the taxi to Achnasheen, take the train to Inverness, take the train to Perth, take the train to Glasgow Queen Street, walk to Glasgow Buchanan, then take the bus to Cairnryan Stena Terminal.

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