The average bus between Cairnryan and Dalry takes 6h 2m and the fastest bus takes 2h 48m. The bus service runs several times per day from Cairnryan to Dalry. 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 twice daily between Cairnryan and Dalry. 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 Dalry at 8:03 AM. All services require a transfer at Ayr and take an average of 6h 2m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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Want to know about travelling from Cairnryan to Dalry? 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 Dalry. However, there are services departing from Cairnryan station and arriving at Dalry station via Ayr. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 2m.
Cairnryan to Dalry bus services, operated by Translink, depart from Cairnryan Stena Terminal station.
Cairnryan to Dalry bus services, operated by Translink, arrive at The Cross station.
The distance between Cairnryan and Dalry is 83.9 km. The road distance is 107 km.
You can take a bus from Cairnryan Stena Terminal to The Cross via Ayr, Ayr Bus Station, and Bridgegate in around 3h 18m.