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

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

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  1. Bus

    best
    1. Take the bus from Boatyard to Fort William Bus Stationbus bus 500 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Bus Station to Buchanan Bus Stationbus bus 915
    3. Take the bus from Glasgow Buchanan to Cairnryan Stena Terminalbus bus 923
    8h 30m

  2. Drive 219.9 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Mallaig to Cairnryancar car 219.9 mi
    4h 26m
    £54–78

  3. Train, Bus

    1. Take the train from Mallaig to Glasgow Queen Streettrain train Mallaig - Glasgow Queen Street
    2. Take the bus from Glasgow Buchanan to Cairnryan Stena Terminalbus bus 923
    8h 53m

  4. Train, bus via Ayr

    1. Take the train from Mallaig to Glasgow Queen Streettrain train
    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 / ...
    9h 52m
    £90–159

  5. Train

    1. Take the train from Mallaig to Dalmuirtrain train
    2. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Ayrtrain train
    3. Take the train from Ayr to Stranraertrain train
    10h 28m
    £114–213

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  • Distance: 226.4 mi
  • Duration: 8h 30m

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

You can take a bus from Boatyard to Cairnryan Stena Terminal via Bus Station, Buchanan Bus Station, and Glasgow Buchanan in around 8h 30m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Mallaig to Old Pier via Dalmuir, Glasgow Central Low Level, Glasgow Central, Ayr, Stranraer, and Port Rodie Ferry Terminal in around 10h 28m.

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