The average bus between Anstruther and Cairnryan takes 7h 46m and the fastest bus takes 5h 53m. The bus service runs several times per day from Anstruther to Cairnryan. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Buses run 4 times a day between Anstruther and Cairnryan. The earliest departure is at 7:41 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Anstruther is at 11:20 PM which arrives into Cairnryan at 10:40 AM. All services require a transfer at Bus Station and take an average of 7h 46m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



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11h 35m • 3 changesWant to know about travelling from Anstruther to Cairnryan? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.
No, there is no direct bus from Anstruther to Cairnryan. However, there are services departing from Anstruther station and arriving at Cairnryan station via Buchanan Bus Station station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 46m.
Anstruther to Cairnryan bus services, operated by Stagecoach East Scotland, depart from Overgate station.
Anstruther to Cairnryan bus services, operated by Stagecoach East Scotland, arrive at Cairnryan Stena Terminal station.
The distance between Anstruther and Cairnryan is 201.5 km. The road distance is 298 km.
You can take a bus from Harbour to Cairnryan Stena Terminal via Bus Station, Railway Station, Overgate, Buchanan Bus Station, and Glasgow Buchanan in around 6h 20m.