The average bus between Cairnryan and Fairlie takes 6h 28m and the fastest bus takes 4h 36m. The bus service runs several times per day from Cairnryan to Fairlie. 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 5 times a day between Cairnryan and Fairlie. The earliest departure is at 7:41 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Cairnryan is at 7:45 PM which arrives into Fairlie at 7:59 AM. All services require a transfer at Henrietta Street and take an average of 6h 28m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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4h 36m • 2 changesWant to know about travelling from Cairnryan to Fairlie? 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 Fairlie. However, there are services departing from Old Pier station and arriving at Station Road via Henrietta Street station and Ayr Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 28m.
Cairnryan to Fairlie bus services, operated by Stagecoach West Scotland, depart from Old Pier station.
Cairnryan to Fairlie bus services, operated by Stagecoach West Scotland, arrive at Station Road.
The distance between Cairnryan and Fairlie is 87.4 km. The road distance is 116 km.
You can take a bus from Old Pier to Station Road via Henrietta Street and Ayr Bus Station in around 4h 4m.