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There are 6 ways to get from Nairn to Cairnryan by train, bus, car, or plane

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  1. Train, Bus via Perth

    best
    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
    8h 42m
    £60–128

  2. Bus via Ayr

    cheapest
    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 Henrietta Streetbus bus 60 / ...
    4. Take the bus from Henrietta Street to Old Pierbus bus 360 / ...
    9h 36m
    £45–64

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Bus Station Stance 3 to Buchanan Bus Stationbus bus Uk093
    2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Port Rodiebus bus 923
    9h 22m
    £51–102

  4. Drive  242 mi

    1. Drive from Nairn to Cairnryancar car 242 mi
    4h 41m
    £60–87

  5. Fly, train, bus

    1. Fly from Inverness Dalcross Airport (INV) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane plane INV - GLA
    2. Take the train from Paisley Gilmour Street to Ayrtrain train
    3. Take the bus from Henrietta Street to Old Pierbus bus
    8h 52m
    £128–259

  6. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Inverness to Glasgow Queen Streettrain train
    2. Take the bus from Sauchiehall Lane to Ayr Bus Stationbus bus 4
    3. Take the bus from Ayr Bus Station to Henrietta Streetbus bus 60 / ...
    4. Take the bus from Henrietta Street to Old Pierbus bus 360 / ...
    10h 57m
    £94–161

Nairn to Cairnryan by train, foot, and bus

Calendar21Weekly Services
Duration8h 42mAverage Duration
Ticket£60Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 274.3 mi
  • Duration: 8h 42m

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

You can take a bus from Bus Station to Old Pier via Bus Station Stance 3, Buchanan Bus Station, Port Rodie, and Port Rodie Ferry Terminal in around 9h 22m.

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