The average bus between Cairnryan and Kirk Yetholm takes 13h 16m and the fastest bus takes 7h 20m. The bus service runs several times per day from Cairnryan to Kirk Yetholm. 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 twice daily between Cairnryan and Kirk Yetholm. 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 Kirk Yetholm at 8:13 AM. All services require a transfer at Buchanan Bus Station and take an average of 13h 16m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.




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Want to know about travelling from Cairnryan to Kirk Yetholm? 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 Kirk Yetholm. However, there are services departing from Cairnryan station and arriving at Kirk Yetholm station via Buchanan Bus Station station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 16m.
Cairnryan to Kirk Yetholm bus services, operated by Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd, depart from Ferry Terminal station.
Cairnryan to Kirk Yetholm bus services, operated by Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd, arrive at Galashiels Transport Interchange station.
The distance between Cairnryan and Kirk Yetholm is 185.5 km. The road distance is 320 km.
You can take a bus from Ferry Terminal to Village Green via Buchanan Bus Station, Edinburgh, Bus Station, Galashiels Transport Interchange, and Woodmarket Bus Shelter in around 8h 43m.