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Cheapest and Fastest Ways to Travel from Thurso to Cairnryan

Composite routes from Thurso to Cairnryan

Cheapest
6 h 48 min
Car
570 km.
from $31
Other
10 h 57 min
411 km.
from $135.78
11 h 43 min
Train, Bus
412 km.
from $249.22
14 h 47 min
Train, Plane
411 km.
from $349.83
11 h 18 min
412 km.
from $94.74
12 h 41 min
412 km.
from $179.61

Transport providers

Bus operators

FlixBus

Phone:
+49 30 300 137 300
Email:
service@flixbus.com
Website:
flixbus.com
Bus from Inverness Bus Station to Glasgow
Ave. Duration:
3h 55m
Frequency:
Every 2 hours
Estimated price:
$26.58–$37.97

Megabus UK

Email:
enquiries@megabus.com
Website:
uk.megabus.com
Bus from Inverness Bus Station to Glasgow
Ave. Duration:
3h 40m
Frequency:
Every 3 hours
Estimated price:
$21.52–$30.38

Scottish Citylink

Phone:
0141 352 4444
Email:
info@citylink.co.uk
Website:
citylink.co.uk/
Bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Stena
Ave. Duration:
2h 10m
Frequency:
3 times a day
Estimated price:
$26.58–$36.71
Bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Bus
Ave. Duration:
55 min
Frequency:
4 times a day
Estimated price:
$12.66–$18.99

Stagecoach West Scotland

Phone:
+44 1292 613500
Email:
westscotland.enquiries@stagecoachbus.com
Website:
stagecoachbus.com
Bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Bus
Ave. Duration:
1h 5m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$8.23–$11.39
Bus from Bus Station to Old
Ave. Duration:
1h 56m
Frequency:
4 times a week
Estimated price:
$11.39–$16.46

Stagecoach North Scotland

Phone:
01224591381
Email:
bluebird.enquiries@stagecoachbus.com
Website:
stagecoachbus.com/
Bus from Sir Georges Street Church to Bus
Ave. Duration:
3h 33m
Frequency:
3 times a day
Estimated price:
$40.50–$53.16
Bus from Bank of Scotland to Bus
Ave. Duration:
3h 44m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$40.50–$53.16

Airlines

easyJet

Website:
easyjet.com/
Plane from Inverness Dalcross Airport to Glasgow
Ave. Duration:
3h 40m
Frequency:
Monday
Estimated price:
$60.76–$291.13

British Airways

Website:
britishairways.com
Plane from Inverness Dalcross Airport to Glasgow
Ave. Duration:
4h 27m
Frequency:
Monday to Saturday
Estimated price:
$151.89–$531.63

Loganair

Website:
loganair.co.uk/
Plane from Inverness Dalcross Airport to Glasgow
Ave. Duration:
4h 27m
Frequency:
Monday to Saturday
Estimated price:
$151.89–$531.63

Train operators

Translink UK

Phone:
+44 28 9066 6630
Website:
translink.co.uk/
Bus from Glasgow Buchanan to Cairnryan
Ave. Duration:
2h 20m
Frequency:
4 times a day
Estimated price:
$26.58–$36.71

LNER

Phone:
+44 345 722 5333
Email:
customers@lner.co.uk
Website:
lner.co.uk/
Train from Inverness to Stirling
Ave. Duration:
2h 36m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$63.29–$94.93

ScotRail

Phone:
+44 344 811 0141
Email:
customer.relations@scotrail.co.uk
Website:
scotrail.co.uk/
Train from Thurso to Inverness
Ave. Duration:
3h 53m
Frequency:
4 times a day
Estimated price:
$54.43–$120.25
Train from Inverness to Stirling
Ave. Duration:
2h 46m
Frequency:
Every 3 hours
Estimated price:
$51.90–$113.92
Train from Stirling to Glasgow
Ave. Duration:
36 min
Frequency:
Every 20 minutes
Estimated price:
$10.13–$22.78
Train from Paisley Gilmour Street to Ayr
Ave. Duration:
43 min
Frequency:
Every 30 minutes
Estimated price:
$13.92–$31.64
Train from Inverness to Glasgow
Ave. Duration:
3h 21m
Frequency:
Every 4 hours
Estimated price:
$62.02–$139.24

Questions and Answers

What is the cheapest way to get from Thurso to Cairnryan?

The cheapest way to get from Thurso to Cairnryan is to bus which costs $76.09 - $119.57 and takes 10h 57m.

What is the fastest way to get from Thurso to Cairnryan?

The fastest way to get from Thurso to Cairnryan is to drive which takes 6h 49m and costs $108.70 - $163.04 .

Is there a direct bus between Thurso and Cairnryan?

No, there is no direct bus from Thurso to Cairnryan. However, there are services departing from Sir Georges Street Church and arriving at Stena Terminal via Inverness Bus Station and Buchanan Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 57m.

How far is it from Thurso to Cairnryan?

The distance between Thurso and Cairnryan is 608 km. The road distance is 558 km.

How do I travel from Thurso to Cairnryan without a car?

The best way to get from Thurso to Cairnryan without a car is to bus which takes 10h 57m and costs $76.09 - $119.57 .

How long does it take to get from Thurso to Cairnryan?

It takes approximately 10h 57m to get from Thurso to Cairnryan, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Thurso to Cairnryan bus from?

Thurso to Cairnryan bus services, operated by Stagecoach North Scotland, depart from Sir Georges Street Church station.

Where does the Thurso to Cairnryan bus arrive?

Thurso to Cairnryan bus services, operated by Stagecoach North Scotland, arrive at Bus Station Stance 3.

Can I drive from Thurso to Cairnryan?

Yes, the driving distance between Thurso to Cairnryan is 558 km. It takes approximately 6h 49m to drive from Thurso to Cairnryan.

Where can I stay near Cairnryan?

There are 167+ hotels available in Cairnryan. Prices start at $61.32 per night.
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