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How to get fromInverness to Cairnryan Harbourby train, bus, or car

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

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  1. Train, Bus

    best
    1. Take the train from Inverness to Glasgow Queen Streettrain train Inverness - Glasgow Queen Street
    2. Take the bus from Glasgow Buchanan to Cairnryan Stena Terminalbus bus 923
    6h 48m
    £74–116

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Bus Station Stance 3 to Buchanan Bus Stationbus bus Uk093
    2. Take the bus from Glasgow Buchanan to Cairnryan Stena Terminalbus bus 923
    7h
    £36–63

  3. Drive  239.6 mi

    1. Drive from Inverness to Cairnryan Harbourcar car 239.6 mi
    4h 36m
    £59–86

  4. Train, Bus via Perth

    1. Take the train from Inverness to Perthtrain train
    2. Take the train from Perth to Glasgow Queen Streettrain train
    3. Take the bus from Glasgow Buchanan to Cairnryan Stena Terminalbus bus 923
    7h 13m
    £54–117

  5. Bus via Ayr

    1. Take the bus from Inverness Union Street to Buchanan Bus Stnbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Ayr Bus Stationbus bus X77
    3. Take the bus from Ayr Bus Station to Bridgebus bus 360 / ...
    7h 54m
    £42–59

Inverness to Cairnryan Harbour by train, foot, and bus

Calendar21Weekly Services
Duration6h 48mAverage Duration
Ticket£74Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 259.2 mi
  • Duration: 6h 48m

What companies run services between Inverness, Scotland and Cairnryan Harbour, Scotland?

You can take a bus from Bus Station Stance 3 to Cairnryan Stena Terminal via Buchanan Bus Station and Glasgow Buchanan in around 7h.

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