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

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

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  1. Bus

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    1. Take the bus from Somerled Square to Bus Stationbus bus 915
    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
    10h 9m
    £32–54

  2. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Somerled Square to Spean Crescentbus bus 915
    2. Take the train from Spean Bridge to Glasgow Queen Streettrain train
    3. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Ayrtrain train
    4. Take the bus from Henrietta Street to Old Pierbus bus 360 / ...
    12h 6m
    £92–161

  3. Drive  285.2 mi

    1. Drive from Portree to Cairnryancar car 285.2 mi
    5h 44m
    £71–103

  4. Bus via Inverness

    1. Take the bus from Portree Square to Inverness Union Streetbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Inverness Union Street to Buchanan Bus Stnbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Ayr Bus Stationbus bus X77
    4. Take the bus from Ayr Bus Station to Henrietta Streetbus bus 60 / ...
    5. Take the bus from Henrietta Street to Old Pierbus bus 360 / ...
    12h 10m
    £51–79

  5. Bus, train via Fort William

    1. Take the bus from Somerled Square to Bus Stationbus bus 915
    2. Take the train from Fort William 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 Henrietta Streetbus bus 60 / ...
    5. Take the bus from Henrietta Street to Old Pierbus bus 360 / ...
    12h 15m
    £88–153

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  • Distance: 292.8 mi
  • Duration: 10h 9m

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

You can take a bus from Somerled Square to Cairnryan Stena Terminal via Bus Station, Buchanan Bus Station, and Glasgow Buchanan in around 10h 9m.

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