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Cairnryan to Elterwater buses

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Trip Overview

The average bus between Cairnryan and Elterwater takes 20h 4m and the fastest bus takes 17h 23m. The bus runs, on average, 6 times per week from Cairnryan to Elterwater. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

20h 4m
Duration
226 mi
Distance
£29
Average price
6 times a week
Frequency

Cairnryan to Elterwater bus times

Buses run 6 times a week between Cairnryan and Elterwater. The service departs Cairnryan at 6:15 PM in the evening, which arrives into Elterwater at 15:40:00. All services require a transfer at Glasgow Buchanan and take an average of 20h 4m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Monday, November 2, 2026

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    TranslinkNational ExpressStagecoach Cumbria & North LancashireStagecoach Cumbria & North LancashireStagecoach Cumbria & North Lancashire21h 25m • 4 changes

Departing Tuesday, November 3, 2026

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    TranslinkNational ExpressStagecoach Cumbria & North LancashireStagecoach Cumbria & North LancashireStagecoach Cumbria & North Lancashire21h 25m • 4 changes

Departing Wednesday, November 4, 2026

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    TranslinkNational ExpressStagecoach Cumbria & North LancashireStagecoach Cumbria & North LancashireStagecoach Cumbria & North Lancashire21h 25m • 4 changes

Departing Thursday, November 5, 2026

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    TranslinkNational ExpressStagecoach Cumbria & North LancashireStagecoach Cumbria & North LancashireStagecoach Cumbria & North Lancashire21h 25m • 4 changes

Departing Friday, November 6, 2026

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    TranslinkNational ExpressStagecoach Cumbria & North LancashireStagecoach Cumbria & North LancashireStagecoach Cumbria & North Lancashire17h 23m • 4 changes

Departing Saturday, November 7, 2026

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    TranslinkNational ExpressStagecoach Cumbria & North LancashireStagecoach Cumbria & North LancashireStagecoach Cumbria & North Lancashire17h 23m • 4 changes

Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Cairnryan to Elterwater? 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.

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  • Distance: 226.4 mi
  • Duration: 20h 4m

What companies run services between Cairnryan, Scotland and Elterwater, England?

You can take a bus from Cairnryan Stena Terminal to The Britannia Inn via Glasgow Buchanan, Buchanan Bus Station, Bus Station, Bus Station, and bus interchange in around 9h 59m.

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