The average bus between Cairnryan and Perth takes 6h 35m and the fastest bus takes 4h 27m. The bus service runs several times per day from Cairnryan to Perth. 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 Perth. 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 Perth at 10:47 PM. All services require a transfer at Glasgow Buchanan and take an average of 6h 35m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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Want to know about travelling from Cairnryan to Perth? 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 Perth. However, there are services departing from Cairnryan station and arriving at Perth station via Glasgow Buchanan. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 35m.
Cairnryan to Perth bus services, operated by Translink, depart from Cairnryan Stena Terminal station.
Cairnryan to Perth bus services, operated by Translink, arrive at Park and Ride station.
The distance between Cairnryan and Perth is 187 km. The road distance is 228 km.
You can take a bus from Cairnryan Stena Terminal to South Street via Glasgow Buchanan, Buchanan Bus Station, Park and Ride, and Lamberkine Drive in around 4h.