Cairnryan to Kirkcudbright Buses

Cairnryan to Kirkcudbright buses

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Trip Overview

The average bus between Cairnryan and Kirkcudbright takes 5h 17m and the fastest bus takes 3h 8m. 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.

5h 17m
Duration: 74 mi
Distance: 5 times a day
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Take the bus from Port Rodie Ferry Terminal to Carlingwark Streetbus 500

3h 46m

Cairnryan to Kirkcudbright bus times

Buses run 5 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 8:22 AM. All services require a transfer at Port Rodie and take an average of 5h 17m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Thursday, October 8, 2026

11:18 AM → 2:57 PM
3h 39m • 2 changes
1:18 PM → 5:36 PM
4h 18m • 2 changes
5:18 PM → 9:53 PM
4h 35m • 2 changes
11:21 PM → 8:22 AM
Arrives next day
9h 1m • 2 changes

Departing Friday, October 9, 2026

8:28 AM → 11:36 AM
3h 8m • 2 changes
11:18 AM → 2:57 PM
3h 39m • 2 changes
1:18 PM → 5:36 PM
4h 18m • 2 changes
5:18 PM → 9:53 PM
4h 35m • 2 changes
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Departing Saturday, October 10, 2026

9:18 AM → 1:36 PM
4h 18m • 2 changes
11:18 AM → 3:36 PM
4h 18m • 2 changes
1:18 PM → 5:36 PM
4h 18m • 2 changes
5:18 PM → 9:53 PM
4h 35m • 2 changes
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Departing Sunday, October 11, 2026

11:41 AM → 4:02 PM
4h 21m • 2 changes
2:43 PM → 7:47 PM
5h 4m • 2 changes
8:42 PM → 8:22 AM
Arrives next day
11h 40m • 2 changes

Departing Monday, October 12, 2026

8:28 AM → 11:36 AM
3h 8m • 2 changes
11:18 AM → 2:57 PM
3h 39m • 2 changes
1:18 PM → 5:36 PM
4h 18m • 2 changes
5:18 PM → 9:53 PM
4h 35m • 2 changes
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Departing Tuesday, October 13, 2026

8:28 AM → 11:36 AM
3h 8m • 2 changes
11:18 AM → 2:57 PM
3h 39m • 2 changes
1:18 PM → 5:36 PM
4h 18m • 2 changes
5:18 PM → 9:53 PM
4h 35m • 2 changes
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Departing Wednesday, October 14, 2026

8:28 AM → 11:36 AM
3h 8m • 2 changes
11:18 AM → 2:57 PM
3h 39m • 2 changes
1:18 PM → 5:36 PM
4h 18m • 2 changes
5:18 PM → 9:53 PM
4h 35m • 2 changes

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Want 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.

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Cairnryan to Kirkcudbright bus times

Departing Thursday, October 8, 2026

11:18 AM → 2:57 PM

1:18 PM → 5:36 PM

5:18 PM → 9:53 PM

11:21 PM → 8:22 AMArrives next day

Departing Friday, October 9, 2026

8:28 AM → 11:36 AM

11:18 AM → 2:57 PM

1:18 PM → 5:36 PM

5:18 PM → 9:53 PM

Departing Saturday, October 10, 2026

9:18 AM → 1:36 PM

11:18 AM → 3:36 PM

1:18 PM → 5:36 PM

5:18 PM → 9:53 PM

Departing Sunday, October 11, 2026

11:41 AM → 4:02 PM

2:43 PM → 7:47 PM

8:42 PM → 8:22 AMArrives next day

Departing Monday, October 12, 2026

8:28 AM → 11:36 AM

11:18 AM → 2:57 PM

1:18 PM → 5:36 PM

5:18 PM → 9:53 PM

Departing Tuesday, October 13, 2026

8:28 AM → 11:36 AM

11:18 AM → 2:57 PM

1:18 PM → 5:36 PM

5:18 PM → 9:53 PM

Departing Wednesday, October 14, 2026

8:28 AM → 11:36 AM

11:18 AM → 2:57 PM

1:18 PM → 5:36 PM

5:18 PM → 9:53 PM

Frequently asked questions

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

Bus from Port Rodie Ferry Terminal to Carlingwark Street

Bus trips from Cairnryan

Bus trips to Kirkcudbright

Alternative transport options

11:21 PM → 8:22 AM
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8:42 PM → 8:22 AM
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