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.
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.

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No, there is no direct bus from Cairnryan to Kirkcowan. However, there are services departing from Cairnryan station and arriving at Kirkcowan station via Port Rodie. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 1m.
Cairnryan to Kirkcowan bus services, operated by Stagecoach West Scotland, depart from Old Pier station.
Cairnryan to Kirkcowan bus services, operated by Stagecoach West Scotland, arrive at Post Office station.
The distance between Cairnryan and Kirkcowan is 27.6 km. The road distance is 40 km.
You can take a bus from Old Pier to Post Office via Port Rodie and Port Rodie Ferry Terminal in around 1h 36m.