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

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

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  1. Bus

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    1. Take the bus from North Ballachulish to Buchanan Bus Stnbus bus Ember
    2. Take the bus from Glasgow Buchanan to Cairnryan Stena Terminalbus bus 923
    7h 20m
    £24–42

  2. Train

    1. Take the train from Fort William to Glasgow Queen Streettrain train
    2. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Ayrtrain train
    3. Take the train from Ayr to Stranraertrain train
    9h 25m
    £183–262

  3. Drive  168.5 mi

    1. Drive from Kinlochleven to Cairnryancar car 168.5 mi
    3h 18m
    £42–61

  4. Bus via Ayr

    1. Take the bus from North Ballachulish 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 Old Pierbus bus 360 / ...
    8h 3m
    £46–74

  5. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from North Ballachulish to Glasgow Airportbus bus
    2. Take the train from Paisley Gilmour Street to Ayrtrain train
    3. Take the bus from Rail Station to Old Pierbus bus 360 / ...
    8h 42m
    £63–97

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  • Distance: 187.9 mi
  • Duration: 7h 20m

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

You can take a bus from Post Office to Cairnryan Stena Terminal via Kinlochleven Road End, North Ballachulish, Buchanan Bus Stn, and Glasgow Buchanan in around 7h 20m. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Kinlochleven to Old Pier via Fort William, Glasgow Queen Street, Glasgow Central, Ayr, Stranraer, and Port Rodie Ferry Terminal in around 9h 25m.

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