The average bus between Cairnryan and Lochearnhead takes 5h 45m and the fastest bus takes 4h 54m. The bus service runs several times per day from Cairnryan to Lochearnhead. 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 Lochearnhead. The earliest departure is at 10:15 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Cairnryan is at 6:15 PM which arrives into Lochearnhead at 11:57 PM. All services require a transfer at Buchanan Bus Station and take an average of 5h 45m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


6h 13m • 2 changes


5h 12m • 2 changes


4h 54m • 2 changes


6h 13m • 2 changes


5h 12m • 2 changes


4h 54m • 2 changes
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No, there is no direct bus from Cairnryan to Lochearnhead. However, there are services departing from Cairnryan station and arriving at Lochearnhead station via Buchanan Bus Station station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 45m.
Cairnryan to Lochearnhead bus services, operated by Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd, depart from Ferry Terminal station.
Cairnryan to Lochearnhead bus services, operated by Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd, arrive at Lochearnhead station.
The distance between Cairnryan and Lochearnhead is 163.8 km. The road distance is 295 km.
You can take a bus from Ferry Terminal to Lochearnhead via Buchanan Bus Station and Edinburgh Airport in around 6h.