The average bus between Cairnryan and Hawick takes 9h 40m and the fastest bus takes 6h 12m. The bus service runs several times per day from Cairnryan to Hawick. 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 Hawick. 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 Hawick at 10:27 AM. All services require a transfer at Buchanan Bus Station and take an average of 9h 40m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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Want to know about travelling from Cairnryan to Hawick? 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 Hawick. However, there are services departing from Cairnryan station and arriving at Hawick station via Buchanan Bus Station station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 40m.
Cairnryan to Hawick bus services, operated by Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd, depart from Ferry Terminal station.
Cairnryan to Hawick bus services, operated by Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd, arrive at Mart Street Bus Stance station.
The distance between Cairnryan and Hawick is 150.6 km. The road distance is 288 km.
You can take a bus from Ferry Terminal to Mart Street Bus Stance via Buchanan Bus Station and Edinburgh, Bus Station in around 6h 21m.