The average bus between Cairnryan and Dollar takes 8h 35m and the fastest bus takes 5h 11m. The bus service runs several times per day from Cairnryan to Dollar. 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 Dollar. 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 Dollar at 9:26 AM. All services require a transfer at Buchanan Bus Station and take an average of 8h 35m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



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Want to know about travelling from Cairnryan to Dollar? 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 Dollar. However, there are services departing from Cairnryan station and arriving at Dollar station via Buchanan Bus Station station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 35m.
Cairnryan to Dollar bus services, operated by Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd, depart from Ferry Terminal station.
Cairnryan to Dollar bus services, operated by Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd, arrive at North Approach Road station.
The distance between Cairnryan and Dollar is 157.1 km. The road distance is 197 km.
You can take a bus from Ferry Terminal to Cafe at No.44 via Buchanan Bus Station, North Approach Road, High Street Stance B, and Shillinghill in around 4h 48m.