Cairnryan to Kirkcowan Buses

Trip Overview

The average bus between Cairnryan and Kirkcowan takes 3h 1m and the fastest bus takes 1h 3m. The bus service runs several times per day from Cairnryan to Kirkcowan. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

3h 1m
Duration: 25 mi
Distance: Every 4 hours
Frequency

Line 358 bus, line 500 bus

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Take the bus from Old Pier to Port Rodiebus 360 / ...
Take the bus from Port Rodie Ferry Terminal to Post Officebus 500

1h 36m

Cairnryan to Kirkcowan bus times

Buses run every 4 hours between Cairnryan and Kirkcowan. The earliest departure is at 8:28 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Cairnryan is at 11:21 PM which arrives into Kirkcowan at 6:41 AM. All services require a transfer at Port Rodie and take an average of 3h 1m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Thursday, October 8, 2026

11:21 PM → 6:41 AM
Arrives next day
7h 20m • 1 change

Departing Friday, October 9, 2026

8:28 AM → 9:31 AM
1h 3m • 1 change
11:18 AM → 1:01 PM
1h 43m • 1 change
1:18 PM → 3:01 PM
1h 43m • 1 change
3:18 PM → 5:31 PM
2h 13m • 1 change
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Departing Saturday, October 10, 2026

9:18 AM → 11:01 AM
1h 43m • 1 change
11:18 AM → 1:01 PM
1h 43m • 1 change
1:18 PM → 3:01 PM
1h 43m • 1 change
3:18 PM → 5:31 PM
2h 13m • 1 change
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Departing Sunday, October 11, 2026

11:41 AM → 1:01 PM
1h 20m • 1 change
2:43 PM → 5:01 PM
2h 18m • 1 change
8:42 PM → 6:41 AM
Arrives next day
9h 59m • 1 change

Departing Monday, October 12, 2026

8:28 AM → 9:31 AM
1h 3m • 1 change
11:18 AM → 1:01 PM
1h 43m • 1 change
1:18 PM → 3:01 PM
1h 43m • 1 change
3:18 PM → 5:31 PM
2h 13m • 1 change
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Departing Tuesday, October 13, 2026

8:28 AM → 9:31 AM
1h 3m • 1 change
11:18 AM → 1:01 PM
1h 43m • 1 change
1:18 PM → 3:01 PM
1h 43m • 1 change
3:18 PM → 5:31 PM
2h 13m • 1 change
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Departing Wednesday, October 14, 2026

8:28 AM → 9:31 AM
1h 3m • 1 change
11:18 AM → 1:01 PM
1h 43m • 1 change
1:18 PM → 3:01 PM
1h 43m • 1 change
3:18 PM → 5:31 PM
2h 13m • 1 change
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Departing Thursday, October 15, 2026

8:28 AM → 9:31 AM
1h 3m • 1 change
11:18 AM → 1:01 PM
1h 43m • 1 change
1:18 PM → 3:01 PM
1h 43m • 1 change
3:18 PM → 5:31 PM
2h 13m • 1 change
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Cairnryan to Kirkcowan? 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.

Cairnryan to Kirkcowan buses

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Trip Overview

Line 358 bus, line 500 bus

Cairnryan to Kirkcowan bus times

Departing Thursday, October 8, 2026

11:21 PM → 6:41 AMArrives next day

Departing Friday, October 9, 2026

8:28 AM → 9:31 AM

11:18 AM → 1:01 PM

1:18 PM → 3:01 PM

3:18 PM → 5:31 PM

Departing Saturday, October 10, 2026

9:18 AM → 11:01 AM

11:18 AM → 1:01 PM

1:18 PM → 3:01 PM

3:18 PM → 5:31 PM

Departing Sunday, October 11, 2026

11:41 AM → 1:01 PM

2:43 PM → 5:01 PM

8:42 PM → 6:41 AMArrives next day

Departing Monday, October 12, 2026

8:28 AM → 9:31 AM

11:18 AM → 1:01 PM

1:18 PM → 3:01 PM

3:18 PM → 5:31 PM

Departing Tuesday, October 13, 2026

8:28 AM → 9:31 AM

11:18 AM → 1:01 PM

1:18 PM → 3:01 PM

3:18 PM → 5:31 PM

Departing Wednesday, October 14, 2026

8:28 AM → 9:31 AM

11:18 AM → 1:01 PM

1:18 PM → 3:01 PM

3:18 PM → 5:31 PM

Departing Thursday, October 15, 2026

8:28 AM → 9:31 AM

11:18 AM → 1:01 PM

1:18 PM → 3:01 PM

3:18 PM → 5:31 PM

Frequently asked questions

What companies run services between Cairnryan, Scotland and Kirkcowan, Scotland?

Bus from Old Pier to Port Rodie

Bus trips from Cairnryan

Bus trips to Kirkcowan

Alternative transport options

11:21 PM → 6:41 AM
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8:42 PM → 6:41 AM
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