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

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

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  1. Bus

    best
    1. Take the bus from Buchan House to Union Square Bus Stationbus bus 61 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Union Square Bus Station to Buchanan Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Glasgow Buchanan to Cairnryan Stena Terminalbus bus 923
    8h 15m
    £28–41

  2. Bus via Dundee

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Buchan House to Broadfold Roadbus bus 61 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Bridge of Don Park and Ride to Dundee Slessor Gardensbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Dundee Slessor Gardens to Buchanan Bus Stnbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Glasgow Buchanan to Cairnryan Stena Terminalbus bus 923
    9h 6m
    £25–34

  3. Bus, train via Girvan

    1. Take the bus from Buchan House to Union Square Bus Stationbus bus 61 / ...
    2. Take the train from Aberdeen to Glasgow Queen Streettrain train
    3. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Ayrtrain train
    4. Take the bus from Rail Station to Old Pierbus bus 360 / ...
    9h 17m
    £89–154

  4. Drive  250.2 mi

    1. Drive from Peterhead to Cairnryancar car 250.2 mi
    4h 42m
    £62–90

  5. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Buchan House to Union Square Bus Stationbus bus 61 / ...
    2. Take the train from Aberdeen to Glasgow Queen Streettrain train
    3. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Ayr Bus Stationbus bus X77
    4. Take the bus from Ayr Bus Station to Old Pierbus bus 360 / ...
    8h 54m
    £83–138

Peterhead to Cairnryan by bus

Calendar21Weekly Buses
Duration8h 15mAverage Duration
Ticket£28Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 260.3 mi
  • Duration: 8h 15m

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

You can take a bus from Buchan House to Cairnryan Stena Terminal via Union Square Bus Station, Buchanan Bus Station, and Glasgow Buchanan in around 8h 15m.

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