Ardrossan to Cairnryan Buses

Ardrossan to Cairnryan buses

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Trip Overview

The average bus between Ardrossan and Cairnryan takes 3h 55m and the fastest bus takes 3h 18m. The bus service runs several times per day from Ardrossan 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.

3h 55m
Duration: 73 mi
Distance: £28
Average price: Every 4 hours
Frequency

Line 585 bus, bus

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Take the bus from Hill Street to Ayr Bus Stationbus 585
Take the bus from Ayr Bus Station to Henrietta Streetbus 60 / ...
Take the bus from Henrietta Street to Old Pierbus 360 / ...

3h 57m

£23–33

Ardrossan to Cairnryan bus times

Buses run every 4 hours between Ardrossan and Cairnryan. The earliest departure is at 5:10 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Ardrossan is at 6:34 PM which arrives into Cairnryan at 11:21 PM. All services require a transfer at Ayr Bus Station and take an average of 3h 55m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Saturday, October 10, 2026

3:34 PM → 7:18 PM
3h 44m • 2 changes
6:34 PM → 11:20 PM
4h 46m • 2 changes

Departing Sunday, October 11, 2026

9:09 AM → 2:43 PM
5h 34m • 2 changes
12:53 PM → 5:56 PM
5h 3m • 2 changes
2:53 PM → 8:42 PM
5h 49m • 2 changes

Departing Monday, October 12, 2026

5:10 AM → 8:28 AM
3h 18m • 2 changes
7:40 AM → 11:18 AM
3h 38m • 2 changes
9:34 AM → 1:18 PM
3h 44m • 2 changes
11:34 AM → 3:18 PM
3h 44m • 2 changes
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Departing Tuesday, October 13, 2026

5:10 AM → 8:28 AM
3h 18m • 2 changes
7:40 AM → 11:18 AM
3h 38m • 2 changes
9:34 AM → 1:18 PM
3h 44m • 2 changes
11:34 AM → 3:18 PM
3h 44m • 2 changes
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Departing Wednesday, October 14, 2026

5:10 AM → 8:28 AM
3h 18m • 2 changes
7:40 AM → 11:18 AM
3h 38m • 2 changes
9:34 AM → 1:18 PM
3h 44m • 2 changes
11:34 AM → 3:18 PM
3h 44m • 2 changes
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Departing Thursday, October 15, 2026

5:10 AM → 8:28 AM
3h 18m • 2 changes
7:40 AM → 11:18 AM
3h 38m • 2 changes
9:34 AM → 1:18 PM
3h 44m • 2 changes
11:34 AM → 3:18 PM
3h 44m • 2 changes
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Departing Friday, October 16, 2026

5:10 AM → 8:28 AM
3h 18m • 2 changes
7:40 AM → 11:18 AM
3h 38m • 2 changes
9:34 AM → 1:18 PM
3h 44m • 2 changes
11:34 AM → 3:18 PM
3h 44m • 2 changes
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Ardrossan 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.

Ardrossan to Cairnryan buses

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Line 585 bus, bus

Ardrossan to Cairnryan bus times

Departing Saturday, October 10, 2026

3:34 PM → 7:18 PM

6:34 PM → 11:20 PM

Departing Sunday, October 11, 2026

9:09 AM → 2:43 PM

12:53 PM → 5:56 PM

2:53 PM → 8:42 PM

Departing Monday, October 12, 2026

5:10 AM → 8:28 AM

7:40 AM → 11:18 AM

9:34 AM → 1:18 PM

11:34 AM → 3:18 PM

Departing Tuesday, October 13, 2026

5:10 AM → 8:28 AM

7:40 AM → 11:18 AM

9:34 AM → 1:18 PM

11:34 AM → 3:18 PM

Departing Wednesday, October 14, 2026

5:10 AM → 8:28 AM

7:40 AM → 11:18 AM

9:34 AM → 1:18 PM

11:34 AM → 3:18 PM

Departing Thursday, October 15, 2026

5:10 AM → 8:28 AM

7:40 AM → 11:18 AM

9:34 AM → 1:18 PM

11:34 AM → 3:18 PM

Departing Friday, October 16, 2026

5:10 AM → 8:28 AM

7:40 AM → 11:18 AM

9:34 AM → 1:18 PM

11:34 AM → 3:18 PM

Frequently asked questions

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

Bus from Hill Street to Ayr Bus Station

Bus from Ayr Bus Station to Henrietta Street

Bus from Henrietta Street to Old Pier

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