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Trip Overview

The average bus between Cairnryan Harbour and Kilmarnock takes 2h 28m and the fastest bus takes 2h 16m. The bus service runs several times per day from Cairnryan Harbour to Kilmarnock. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

2h 28m
Duration
59 mi
Distance
£9
Average price
Twice daily
Frequency

Cairnryan Harbour to Kilmarnock bus times

Buses run twice daily between Cairnryan Harbour and Kilmarnock. The earliest departure is at 2:00 PM in the afternoon, and the last departure from Cairnryan Harbour is at 6:15 PM which arrives into Kilmarnock at 8:31 PM. All services require a transfer at Ayr and take an average of 2h 28m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Thursday, November 12, 2026

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    TranslinkStagecoach West Scotland2h 41m • 1 change
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    TranslinkStagecoach West Scotland2h 16m • 1 change

Departing Friday, November 13, 2026

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    TranslinkStagecoach West Scotland2h 41m • 1 change
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    TranslinkStagecoach West Scotland2h 16m • 1 change

Departing Saturday, November 14, 2026

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    TranslinkStagecoach West Scotland2h 41m • 1 change
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    TranslinkStagecoach West Scotland2h 16m • 1 change

Departing Sunday, November 15, 2026

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    TranslinkStagecoach West Scotland2h 36m • 1 change
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    TranslinkStagecoach West Scotland2h 16m • 1 change

Departing Monday, November 16, 2026

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    TranslinkStagecoach West Scotland2h 41m • 1 change
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    TranslinkStagecoach West Scotland2h 16m • 1 change

Departing Tuesday, November 17, 2026

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    TranslinkStagecoach West Scotland2h 41m • 1 change
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    TranslinkStagecoach West Scotland2h 16m • 1 change

Departing Wednesday, November 18, 2026

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    TranslinkStagecoach West Scotland2h 41m • 1 change
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    TranslinkStagecoach West Scotland2h 16m • 1 change

Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Cairnryan Harbour to Kilmarnock? 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 Kilmarnock.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 58.9 mi
  • Duration: 2h 28m

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

You can take a bus from Cairnryan Stena Terminal to Kilmarnock Bus Station via Ayr and Ayr Bus Station in around 2h 24m.

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