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Trip Overview

The average bus between Ayr and Cairnryan Harbour takes 1h 30m and the fastest bus takes 1h 25m. The bus service runs several times per day from Ayr to Cairnryan Harbour. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

1h 30m
Duration
44 mi
Distance
£15
Average price
4 times a day
Frequency

Ayr to Cairnryan Harbour bus times

Buses run 4 times a day between Ayr and Cairnryan Harbour. 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 Harbour at 8:41 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.

Departing Tuesday, November 10, 2026

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    bus bus 1h 25m • Direct

Departing Wednesday, November 11, 2026

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    bus bus 1h 25m • Direct
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    bus bus 1h 25m • Direct
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    bus bus 1h 25m • Direct

Departing Thursday, November 12, 2026

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    bus bus 1h 25m • Direct
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    bus bus 1h 25m • Direct
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    bus bus 1h 25m • Direct

Departing Friday, November 13, 2026

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    bus bus 1h 25m • Direct
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    bus bus 1h 25m • Direct
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    bus bus 1h 25m • Direct

Departing Saturday, November 14, 2026

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    bus bus 1h 25m • Direct
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    bus bus 1h 25m • Direct
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    bus bus 1h 25m • Direct

Departing Sunday, November 15, 2026

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    bus bus 1h 25m • Direct
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    bus bus 1h 50m • Direct
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    bus bus 1h 57m • Direct
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    bus bus 1h 25m • Direct
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Departing Monday, November 16, 2026

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    bus bus 1h 25m • Direct
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    bus bus 1h 25m • Direct
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    bus bus 1h 25m • Direct

Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Ayr to Cairnryan Harbour? 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.

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  • Distance: 44.2 mi
  • Duration: 1h 30m

What companies run services between Ayr, Scotland and Cairnryan Harbour, Scotland?

Translink operates a bus from Ayr to Cairnryan Stena Terminal 3 times a day. Tickets cost £4 and the journey takes 1h 25m. Stagecoach West Scotland also services this route 4 times a week.

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