The average bus between Cairnryan and Arbroath takes 5h 54m and the fastest bus takes 5h 17m. The bus service runs several times per day from Cairnryan to Arbroath. 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 and Arbroath. The earliest departure is at 10:15 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Cairnryan is at 6:15 PM which arrives into Arbroath at 12:21 AM. All services require a transfer at Buchanan Bus Station and take an average of 5h 54m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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6h 6m • 2 changesWant to know about travelling from Cairnryan to Arbroath? 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 to Arbroath. However, there are services departing from Cairnryan station and arriving at Arbroath station via Buchanan Bus Station station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 54m.
Cairnryan to Arbroath bus services, operated by Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd, depart from Ferry Terminal station.
Cairnryan to Arbroath bus services, operated by Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd, arrive at Seagate Bus Station.
The distance between Cairnryan and Arbroath is 233.4 km. The road distance is 286 km.
You can take a bus from Ferry Terminal to Bus Station via Buchanan Bus Station and Seagate Bus Station in around 4h 59m.