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Trip Overview

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.

6h 39m
Duration
59 mi
Distance
3 times a day
Frequency

Cairnryan to Kirkcudbright bus times

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.

Departing Wednesday, November 11, 2026

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    Stagecoach West ScotlandHoustons MinicoachesMcCalls Coaches4h 15m • 2 changes
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    Arrives next day

    Stagecoach West ScotlandHoustons MinicoachesMcCalls Coaches11h 10m • 2 changes

Departing Thursday, November 12, 2026

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    Stagecoach West ScotlandHoustons MinicoachesMcCalls Coaches4h 13m • 2 changes
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    Stagecoach West ScotlandHoustons MinicoachesMcCalls Coaches4h 15m • 2 changes
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    Arrives next day

    Stagecoach West ScotlandHoustons MinicoachesMcCalls Coaches11h 10m • 2 changes

Departing Friday, November 13, 2026

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    Stagecoach West ScotlandHoustons MinicoachesMcCalls Coaches4h 13m • 2 changes
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    Stagecoach West ScotlandHoustons MinicoachesMcCalls Coaches4h 15m • 2 changes
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    Arrives next day

    Stagecoach West ScotlandHoustons MinicoachesMcCalls Coaches11h 10m • 2 changes

Departing Saturday, November 14, 2026

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    Stagecoach West ScotlandHoustons MinicoachesMcCalls Coaches3h 23m • 2 changes
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    Stagecoach West ScotlandHoustons MinicoachesMcCalls Coaches4h 23m • 2 changes

Departing Sunday, November 15, 2026

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    Arrives next day

    Stagecoach West ScotlandHoustons MinicoachesMcCalls Coaches13h 48m • 2 changes

Departing Monday, November 16, 2026

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    Stagecoach West ScotlandHoustons MinicoachesMcCalls Coaches4h 13m • 2 changes
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    Stagecoach West ScotlandHoustons MinicoachesMcCalls Coaches4h 15m • 2 changes
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    Arrives next day

    Stagecoach West ScotlandHoustons MinicoachesMcCalls Coaches11h 10m • 2 changes

Departing Tuesday, November 17, 2026

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    Stagecoach West ScotlandHoustons MinicoachesMcCalls Coaches4h 13m • 2 changes
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    Stagecoach West ScotlandHoustons MinicoachesMcCalls Coaches4h 15m • 2 changes

Frequently asked questions

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Map of how to get from Cairnryan to Kirkcudbright.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 58.7 mi
  • Duration: 6h 39m

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

Houstons Minicoaches operates a bus from Port Rodie Ferry Terminal to Mill on the Fleet every 4 hours, and the journey takes 1h 22m.

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