The average bus between Cairnryan and Inverkip takes 7h 17m and the fastest bus takes 3h 46m. The bus service runs several times per day from Cairnryan to Inverkip. 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 Inverkip. 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 Inverkip at 12:55 PM. All services require a transfer at Ayr and take an average of 7h 17m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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Want to know about travelling from Cairnryan to Inverkip? 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 Inverkip. However, there are services departing from Cairnryan station and arriving at Inverkip station via Ayr. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 17m.
Cairnryan to Inverkip bus services, operated by Translink, depart from Cairnryan Stena Terminal station.
Cairnryan to Inverkip bus services, operated by Translink, arrive at Burnlea Road station.
The distance between Cairnryan and Inverkip is 104.5 km. The road distance is 142 km.
You can take a bus from Cairnryan Stena Terminal to Harbourside via Ayr, Ayr Bus Station, Burnlea Road, and Crawford Street in around 3h 47m.