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Cairnryan Harbour to Dumfries buses

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Trip Overview

The average bus between Cairnryan Harbour and Dumfries takes 4h 51m and the fastest bus takes 2h 55m. The bus service runs several times per day from Cairnryan Harbour to Dumfries. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

4h 51m
Duration
83 mi
Distance
Every 4 hours
Frequency

Bus

best
  1. Take the bus from Port Rodie Ferry Terminal to Courtbus bus 500
3h 37m

Cairnryan Harbour to Dumfries bus times

Buses run every 4 hours between Cairnryan Harbour and Dumfries. The earliest departure is at 8:28 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Cairnryan Harbour is at 11:21 PM which arrives into Dumfries at 8:35 AM. All services require a transfer at Port Rodie and take an average of 4h 51m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Thursday, October 29, 2026

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    Stagecoach West ScotlandHoustons Minicoaches4h 5m • 1 change

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    Stagecoach West ScotlandHoustons Minicoaches4h 25m • 1 change

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    Arrives next day

    Stagecoach West ScotlandHoustons Minicoaches9h 14m • 1 change

Departing Friday, October 30, 2026

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    Stagecoach West ScotlandHoustons Minicoaches2h 55m • 1 change

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    Stagecoach West ScotlandHoustons Minicoaches3h 35m • 1 change

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    Stagecoach West ScotlandHoustons Minicoaches3h 35m • 1 change

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    Stagecoach West ScotlandHoustons Minicoaches4h 5m • 1 change
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Departing Saturday, October 31, 2026

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    Stagecoach West ScotlandHoustons Minicoaches3h 35m • 1 change

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    Stagecoach West ScotlandHoustons Minicoaches3h 35m • 1 change

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    Stagecoach West ScotlandHoustons Minicoaches3h 35m • 1 change

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    Stagecoach West ScotlandHoustons Minicoaches4h 5m • 1 change
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Departing Sunday, November 1, 2026

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    Stagecoach West ScotlandHoustons Minicoaches3h 15m • 1 change

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    Stagecoach West ScotlandHoustons Minicoaches4h • 1 change

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    Arrives next day

    Stagecoach West ScotlandHoustons Minicoaches11h 52m • 1 change

Departing Monday, November 2, 2026

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    Stagecoach West ScotlandHoustons Minicoaches2h 55m • 1 change

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    Stagecoach West ScotlandHoustons Minicoaches3h 35m • 1 change

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    Stagecoach West ScotlandHoustons Minicoaches3h 35m • 1 change

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    Stagecoach West ScotlandHoustons Minicoaches4h 5m • 1 change
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Departing Tuesday, November 3, 2026

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    Stagecoach West ScotlandHoustons Minicoaches2h 55m • 1 change

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    Stagecoach West ScotlandHoustons Minicoaches3h 35m • 1 change

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    Stagecoach West ScotlandHoustons Minicoaches3h 35m • 1 change

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    Stagecoach West ScotlandHoustons Minicoaches4h 5m • 1 change
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Departing Wednesday, November 4, 2026

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    Stagecoach West ScotlandHoustons Minicoaches2h 55m • 1 change

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    Stagecoach West ScotlandHoustons Minicoaches3h 35m • 1 change

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    Stagecoach West ScotlandHoustons Minicoaches3h 35m • 1 change

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    Stagecoach West ScotlandHoustons Minicoaches4h 5m • 1 change
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Cairnryan Harbour to Dumfries? 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 Cairnryan Harbour to Dumfries.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 82.6 mi
  • Duration: 4h 51m

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

Houstons Minicoaches operates a bus from Port Rodie Ferry Terminal to Court every 4 hours, and the journey takes 2h 23m.

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