The average bus between Cairnryan and Kirkcudbright takes 6h 39m and the fastest bus takes 3h 23m. The bus service runs several times per day from Cairnryan to Kirkcudbright. 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 Kirkcudbright. 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 Kirkcudbright at 10:31 AM. All services require a transfer at Port Rodie and take an average of 6h 39m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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11h 10m • 2 changesWant to know about travelling from Cairnryan to Kirkcudbright? 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 Kirkcudbright. However, there are services departing from Cairnryan station and arriving at Kirkcudbright station via Mill on the Fleet. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 39m.
Cairnryan to Kirkcudbright bus services, operated by Stagecoach West Scotland, depart from Port Rodie Ferry Terminal station.
Cairnryan to Kirkcudbright bus services, operated by Stagecoach West Scotland, arrive at Mill on the Fleet station.
The distance between Cairnryan and Kirkcudbright is 63.9 km. The road distance is 94 km.
Houstons Minicoaches operates a bus from Port Rodie Ferry Terminal to Mill on the Fleet every 4 hours, and the journey takes 1h 22m.