The average bus between Cairnryan and Glenrothes takes 5h 47m and the fastest bus takes 5h 24m. The bus service runs several times per day from Cairnryan to Glenrothes. 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 Glenrothes. 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 Glenrothes at 12:45 AM. All services require a transfer at Buchanan Bus Station and take an average of 5h 47m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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Want to know about travelling from Cairnryan to Glenrothes? 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 Glenrothes. However, there are services departing from Cairnryan station and arriving at Glenrothes station via Buchanan Bus Station station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 47m.
Cairnryan to Glenrothes bus services, operated by Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd, depart from Ferry Terminal station.
Cairnryan to Glenrothes bus services, operated by Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd, arrive at Bus Station.
The distance between Cairnryan and Glenrothes is 178.8 km. The road distance is 226 km.
You can take a bus from Ferry Terminal to Bus Station via Buchanan Bus Station and North Approach Road in around 4h 28m.