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Trip Overview

The average bus between Cairnryan and Nairn takes 10h 53m and the fastest bus takes 7h 50m. The bus service runs several times per day from Cairnryan to Nairn. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

10h 53m
Duration
266 mi
Distance
£55
Average price
3 times a day
Frequency

Cairnryan to Nairn bus times

Buses run 3 times a day between Cairnryan and Nairn. The earliest departure is at 10:00 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Cairnryan is at 6:15 PM which arrives into Nairn at 11:17 AM. All services require a transfer at Buchanan Bus Station and take an average of 10h 53m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Tuesday, November 10, 2026

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    Scottish Citylink Coaches LtdScottish Citylink Coaches LtdStagecoach North Scotland8h 36m • 2 changes
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    Arrives next day

    Scottish Citylink Coaches LtdFlixBusStagecoach North Scotland17h 2m • 2 changes

Departing Wednesday, November 11, 2026

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    Scottish Citylink Coaches LtdFlixBusStagecoach North Scotland7h 50m • 2 changes
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    Scottish Citylink Coaches LtdScottish Citylink Coaches LtdStagecoach North Scotland8h 36m • 2 changes
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    Arrives next day

    Scottish Citylink Coaches LtdFlixBusStagecoach North Scotland17h 2m • 2 changes

Departing Thursday, November 12, 2026

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    Scottish Citylink Coaches LtdFlixBusStagecoach North Scotland7h 50m • 2 changes
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    Scottish Citylink Coaches LtdScottish Citylink Coaches LtdStagecoach North Scotland8h 36m • 2 changes
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    Arrives next day

    Scottish Citylink Coaches LtdFlixBusStagecoach North Scotland17h 2m • 2 changes

Departing Friday, November 13, 2026

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    Scottish Citylink Coaches LtdFlixBusStagecoach North Scotland7h 50m • 2 changes
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    Scottish Citylink Coaches LtdScottish Citylink Coaches LtdStagecoach North Scotland8h 36m • 2 changes
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    Arrives next day

    Scottish Citylink Coaches LtdFlixBusStagecoach North Scotland17h 2m • 2 changes

Departing Saturday, November 14, 2026

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    Scottish Citylink Coaches LtdFlixBusStagecoach North Scotland7h 50m • 2 changes
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    Scottish Citylink Coaches LtdScottish Citylink Coaches LtdStagecoach North Scotland8h 36m • 2 changes
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    Arrives next day

    Scottish Citylink Coaches LtdScottish Citylink Coaches LtdStagecoach North Scotland17h 47m • 2 changes

Departing Sunday, November 15, 2026

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    Scottish Citylink Coaches LtdScottish Citylink Coaches LtdStagecoach North Scotland8h 2m • 2 changes
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    Scottish Citylink Coaches LtdFlixBusStagecoach North Scotland8h 7m • 2 changes
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    Arrives next day

    Scottish Citylink Coaches LtdFlixBusStagecoach North Scotland17h 2m • 2 changes

Departing Monday, November 16, 2026

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    Scottish Citylink Coaches LtdFlixBusStagecoach North Scotland7h 50m • 2 changes
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    Scottish Citylink Coaches LtdScottish Citylink Coaches LtdStagecoach North Scotland8h 36m • 2 changes

Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Cairnryan to Nairn? 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.

Map of how to get from Cairnryan to Nairn.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 266.2 mi
  • Duration: 10h 53m

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

You can take a bus from Ferry Terminal to Bus Station via Buchanan Bus Station and Bus Station Stance 5 in around 7h 42m.

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