The average bus between Cairnryan and Dalbeattie takes 5h 52m and the fastest bus takes 3h 51m. The bus service runs several times per day from Cairnryan to Dalbeattie. 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 every 4 hours between Cairnryan and Dalbeattie. The earliest departure is at 8:28 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Cairnryan is at 11:21 PM which arrives into Dalbeattie at 8:54 AM. All services require a transfer at Port Rodie and take an average of 5h 52m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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Want to know about travelling from Cairnryan to Dalbeattie? 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 Dalbeattie. However, there are services departing from Cairnryan station and arriving at Dalbeattie station via Carlingwark Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 52m.
Cairnryan to Dalbeattie bus services, operated by Stagecoach West Scotland, depart from Port Rodie Ferry Terminal station.
Cairnryan to Dalbeattie bus services, operated by Stagecoach West Scotland, arrive at Carlingwark Street station.
The distance between Cairnryan and Dalbeattie is 77.1 km. The road distance is 117 km.
Houstons Minicoaches operates a bus from Port Rodie Ferry Terminal to Carlingwark Street hourly, and the journey takes 1h 54m.