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Cairnryan to Prestonpans buses

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Trip Overview

The average bus between Cairnryan and Prestonpans takes 4h 45m and the fastest bus takes 4h 20m. The bus service runs several times per day from Cairnryan to Prestonpans. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

4h 45m
Duration
136 mi
Distance
£16
Average price
Twice daily
Frequency

Cairnryan to Prestonpans bus times

Buses run twice daily between Cairnryan and Prestonpans. The earliest departure is at 2:00 PM in the afternoon, and the last departure from Cairnryan is at 6:15 PM which arrives into Prestonpans at 10:35 PM. All services require a transfer at Glasgow Buchanan and take an average of 4h 45m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Monday, November 9, 2026

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    TranslinkFlixBusLothian4h 20m • 2 changes

Departing Tuesday, November 10, 2026

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    TranslinkScottish Citylink Coaches LtdLothian5h 15m • 2 changes
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    TranslinkFlixBusLothian4h 20m • 2 changes

Departing Wednesday, November 11, 2026

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    TranslinkScottish Citylink Coaches LtdLothian5h 15m • 2 changes
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    TranslinkFlixBusLothian4h 20m • 2 changes

Departing Thursday, November 12, 2026

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    TranslinkScottish Citylink Coaches LtdLothian5h 15m • 2 changes
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    TranslinkFlixBusLothian4h 20m • 2 changes

Departing Friday, November 13, 2026

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    TranslinkScottish Citylink Coaches LtdLothian5h 15m • 2 changes
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    TranslinkFlixBusLothian4h 20m • 2 changes

Departing Saturday, November 14, 2026

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    TranslinkFlixBusLothian5h 2m • 2 changes
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    TranslinkFlixBusLothian4h 20m • 2 changes

Departing Sunday, November 15, 2026

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    TranslinkFlixBusLothian4h 51m • 2 changes
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    TranslinkFlixBusLothian4h 23m • 2 changes

Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Cairnryan to Prestonpans? 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: 136 mi
  • Duration: 4h 45m

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

You can take a bus from Cairnryan Stena Terminal to Ayres Wynd via Glasgow Buchanan, Buchanan Bus Station, and Princes Street in around 4h 31m.

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