The average bus between Ayr and Cairnryan takes 1h 30m and the fastest bus takes 1h 25m. The bus service runs several times per day from Ayr 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 Ayr and Cairnryan. The earliest departure is at 9:00 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Ayr is at 6:45 PM which arrives into Cairnryan at 8:43 PM. All services run direct with no transfers required, and take on average 1h 30m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Ayr Bus Station and arriving at Old Pier station. Services depart four times a day, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 1h 31m.
Ayr to Cairnryan bus services, operated by Stagecoach West Scotland, depart from Ayr Bus Station.
Ayr to Cairnryan bus services, operated by Stagecoach West Scotland, arrive at Old Pier station.
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The distance between Ayr and Cairnryan is 59.8 km. The road distance is 72 km.
Stagecoach West Scotland operates a bus from Ayr Bus Station to Old Pier once daily. Tickets cost £15–21 and the journey takes 1h 42m. Translink also services this route 3 times a day.