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Cairnryan to Prestwick Airport buses

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Trip Overview

The average bus between Cairnryan and Prestwick Airport takes 1h 38m and the fastest bus takes 1h 35m. The bus service runs several times per day from Cairnryan to Prestwick Airport. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

1h 38m
Duration
48 mi
Distance
£9
Average price
Twice daily
Frequency

Cairnryan to Prestwick Airport bus times

Buses run twice daily between Cairnryan and Prestwick Airport. 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 Prestwick Airport at 7:50 PM. All services require a transfer at Ayr and take an average of 1h 38m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Thursday, November 5, 2026

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    TranslinkStagecoach West Scotland1h 37m • 1 change
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    TranslinkStagecoach West Scotland1h 35m • 1 change

Departing Friday, November 6, 2026

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    TranslinkStagecoach West Scotland1h 37m • 1 change
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    TranslinkStagecoach West Scotland1h 35m • 1 change

Departing Saturday, November 7, 2026

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    TranslinkStagecoach West Scotland1h 37m • 1 change
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    TranslinkStagecoach West Scotland1h 35m • 1 change

Departing Sunday, November 8, 2026

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    TranslinkStagecoach West Scotland2h 2m • 1 change
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    TranslinkStagecoach West Scotland1h 47m • 1 change

Departing Monday, November 9, 2026

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    TranslinkStagecoach West Scotland1h 37m • 1 change
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    TranslinkStagecoach West Scotland1h 35m • 1 change

Departing Tuesday, November 10, 2026

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    TranslinkStagecoach West Scotland1h 37m • 1 change
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    TranslinkStagecoach West Scotland1h 35m • 1 change

Departing Wednesday, November 11, 2026

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    TranslinkStagecoach West Scotland1h 37m • 1 change
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    TranslinkStagecoach West Scotland1h 35m • 1 change

Frequently asked questions

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  • Distance: 47.8 mi
  • Duration: 1h 38m

What companies run services between Cairnryan, Scotland and Prestwick Airport, Scotland?

Translink operates a bus from Cairnryan Stena Terminal to Ayr twice daily. Tickets cost £4 and the journey takes 1h 15m.

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