The average bus between Cairnryan and Nairn takes 11h 8m and the fastest bus takes 7h 18m. 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 12:29 PM. All services require a transfer at Glasgow Buchanan and take an average of 11h 8m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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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.
No, there is no direct bus from Cairnryan to Nairn. However, there are services departing from Cairnryan station and arriving at Nairn station via Glasgow Buchanan. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 8m.
Cairnryan to Nairn bus services, operated by Translink, depart from Cairnryan Stena Terminal station.
Cairnryan to Nairn bus services, operated by Translink, arrive at Bus Station Stance 3.
The distance between Cairnryan and Nairn is 299 km. The road distance is 428 km.
You can take a bus from Cairnryan Stena Terminal to Nairn Bus Station via Glasgow Buchanan, Buchanan Bus Station, Bus Station Stance 3, and Inverness Union Street in around 7h 36m.