The average bus between Cairnryan (Station) and Edinburgh takes 4h 42m and the fastest bus takes 4h 2m. The bus service runs several times per day from Cairnryan (Station) to Edinburgh. 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 3 times a day between Cairnryan (Station) and Edinburgh. The earliest departure is at 9:50 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Cairnryan (Station) is at 4:25 PM which arrives into Edinburgh at 9:48 PM. All services require a transfer at Ferry Terminal and take an average of 4h 42m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
Want to know about travelling from Cairnryan (Station) to Edinburgh? 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.
No, there is no direct bus from Cairnryan (Station) to Edinburgh. However, there are services departing from Cairnryan (Station) station and arriving at Edinburgh station via Buchanan Bus Station station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 42m.
Cairnryan (Station) to Edinburgh bus services, operated by Stagecoach West Scotland, depart from Ferry Terminal station.
Cairnryan (Station) to Edinburgh bus services, operated by Stagecoach West Scotland, arrive at Princes Street station.
The distance between Cairnryan (Station) and Edinburgh is 158.9 km. The road distance is 208 km.
You can take a vehicle from Cairnryan (Station) to Princes Street via Ferry Terminal, Ferry Terminal, and Buchanan Bus Station in around 4h 44m.
