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Arbroath to Cairnryan buses

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Trip Overview

The average bus between Arbroath and Cairnryan takes 7h 16m and the fastest bus takes 5h 28m. The bus service runs several times per day from Arbroath 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.

7h 16m
Duration
181 mi
Distance
£23
Average price
3 times a day
Frequency

Arbroath to Cairnryan bus times

Buses run 3 times a day between Arbroath and Cairnryan. The earliest departure is at 12:04 AM at night, and the last departure from Arbroath is at 12:54 PM which arrives into Cairnryan at 6:25 PM. All services require a transfer at Dundee Slessor Gardens and take an average of 7h 16m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Tuesday, November 3, 2026

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    EmberEmberTranslink10h 6m • 2 changes
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    EmberEmberTranslink5h 28m • 2 changes
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    EmberEmberTranslink6h 18m • 2 changes

Departing Wednesday, November 4, 2026

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    EmberEmberTranslink10h 6m • 2 changes
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    EmberEmberTranslink5h 28m • 2 changes
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    EmberEmberTranslink6h 18m • 2 changes

Departing Thursday, November 5, 2026

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    EmberEmberTranslink10h 6m • 2 changes
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    EmberEmberTranslink5h 28m • 2 changes
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    EmberEmberTranslink6h 18m • 2 changes

Departing Friday, November 6, 2026

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    EmberEmberTranslink10h 6m • 2 changes
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    EmberEmberTranslink5h 28m • 2 changes
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    EmberEmberTranslink6h 18m • 2 changes

Departing Saturday, November 7, 2026

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    EmberEmberTranslink10h 6m • 2 changes
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    EmberEmberTranslink5h 48m • 2 changes
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    EmberEmberTranslink5h 31m • 2 changes

Departing Sunday, November 8, 2026

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    EmberEmberTranslink10h 21m • 2 changes
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    EmberEmberTranslink5h 48m • 2 changes
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    EmberEmberTranslink5h 31m • 2 changes

Departing Monday, November 9, 2026

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    EmberEmberTranslink10h 21m • 2 changes
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    EmberEmberTranslink5h 28m • 2 changes
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    EmberEmberTranslink6h 18m • 2 changes

Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Arbroath 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.

Map of how to get from Arbroath to Cairnryan.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 180.8 mi
  • Duration: 7h 16m

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

You can take a bus from Arbroath Burnside Drive to Cairnryan Stena Terminal via Dundee Slessor Gardens, Buchanan Bus Stn, and Glasgow Buchanan in around 6h 22m.

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