The average bus between Cairnryan and Nairn takes 10h 22m and the fastest bus takes 6h 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.
Buses run 3 times a day between Cairnryan and Nairn. 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 Nairn at 11:45 AM. All services require a transfer at Buchanan Bus Station and take an average of 10h 22m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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17h 45m • 2 changesWant 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.
No, there is no direct bus from Cairnryan to Nairn. However, there are services departing from Cairnryan station and arriving at Nairn station via Buchanan Bus Station station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 22m.
Cairnryan to Nairn bus services, operated by Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd, depart from Ferry Terminal station.
Cairnryan to Nairn bus services, operated by Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd, arrive at Bus Station Stance 3.
The distance between Cairnryan and Nairn is 299 km. The road distance is 430 km.
You can take a bus from Ferry Terminal to Bus Station via Buchanan Bus Station and Bus Station Stance 5 in around 7h 5m.