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Trip Overview

The average bus between Cairnryan and Motherwell takes 3h 48m and the fastest bus takes 2h 54m. The bus service runs several times per day from Cairnryan to Motherwell. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

3h 48m
Duration
94 mi
Distance
£8
Average price
Twice daily
Frequency

Cairnryan to Motherwell bus times

Buses run twice daily between Cairnryan and Motherwell. The earliest departure is at 2:00 PM in the afternoon, and the last departure from Cairnryan is at 6:15 PM which arrives into Motherwell at 9:23 PM. All services require a transfer at Glasgow Buchanan and take an average of 3h 48m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Tuesday, November 10, 2026

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    TranslinkJMB Travel2h 59m • 1 change
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    TranslinkFirst Greater Glasgow3h 8m • 1 change

Departing Wednesday, November 11, 2026

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    TranslinkJMB Travel2h 59m • 1 change
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    TranslinkFirst Greater Glasgow3h 8m • 1 change

Departing Thursday, November 12, 2026

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    TranslinkJMB Travel2h 59m • 1 change
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    TranslinkFirst Greater Glasgow3h 8m • 1 change

Departing Friday, November 13, 2026

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    TranslinkJMB Travel2h 59m • 1 change
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    TranslinkFirst Greater Glasgow3h 8m • 1 change

Departing Saturday, November 14, 2026

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    TranslinkJMB Travel2h 54m • 1 change
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    TranslinkFirst Greater Glasgow3h 8m • 1 change

Departing Sunday, November 15, 2026

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    TranslinkFirst Greater Glasgow3h 23m • 1 change
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    Arrives next day

    TranslinkJMB Travel13h 9m • 1 change

Departing Monday, November 16, 2026

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    TranslinkJMB Travel2h 59m • 1 change
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    TranslinkFirst Greater Glasgow3h 8m • 1 change

Frequently asked questions

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Map of how to get from Cairnryan to Motherwell.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 93.9 mi
  • Duration: 3h 48m

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

Translink operates a bus from Cairnryan Stena Terminal to Glasgow Buchanan twice daily. Tickets cost £4 and the journey takes 2h 10m.

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