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Trip Overview

The bus between Cairnryan and Preston takes 9h 5m. There is at least one bus per day from Cairnryan to Preston. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

9h 5m
Duration
266 mi
Distance
£38
Average price
Once daily
Frequency

Cairnryan to Preston bus times

Buses run once daily between Cairnryan and Preston. The service departs Cairnryan at 6:15 PM in the evening, which arrives into Preston at 03:20:00. All services require a transfer at Glasgow Buchanan and take an average of 9h 5m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Monday, November 2, 2026

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Departing Tuesday, November 3, 2026

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Departing Wednesday, November 4, 2026

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Departing Thursday, November 5, 2026

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Departing Friday, November 6, 2026

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Departing Saturday, November 7, 2026

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Departing Sunday, November 8, 2026

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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Cairnryan to Preston? 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.

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  • Distance: 265.9 mi
  • Duration: 9h 5m

What companies run services between Cairnryan, Scotland and Preston, England?

You can take a bus from Cairnryan Stena Terminal to Bus Station via Glasgow Buchanan and Buchanan Bus Station in around 7h.

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