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

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

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  1. Train, Bus

    best
    1. Take the train from Aberdeen to Glasgow Queen Streettrain train Aberdeen - Glasgow Queen Street / ...
    2. Take the bus from Glasgow Buchanan to Cairnryan Stena Terminalbus bus 923
    8h 22m

  2. Drive  250.2 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Peterhead to Cairnryancar car 250.2 mi
    4h 42m
    £62–89

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Union Square Bus Station to Buchanan Bus Stationbus bus Uk091
    2. Take the bus from Glasgow Buchanan to Cairnryan Stena Terminalbus bus 923
    8h 24m

  4. Bus via Dundee

    1. Take the bus from Aberdeen Union Street to Dundee Slessor Gardensbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Dundee Slessor Gardens to Buchanan Bus Stnbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Glasgow Buchanan to Cairnryan Stena Terminalbus bus 923
    9h 9m

  5. Train, bus via Ayr

    1. Take the train from Aberdeen 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 20m
    £86–160

Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 267.1 mi
  • Duration: 8h 22m

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

You can take a bus from Buchan House to Cairnryan Stena Terminal via Park & Ride, Union Square Bus Station, Buchanan Bus Station, and Glasgow Buchanan in around 8h 24m.

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