The average bus between Cairnryan and Skelmorlie takes 7h 10m and the fastest bus takes 3h 39m. The bus service runs several times per day from Cairnryan to Skelmorlie. 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 Skelmorlie. 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 Skelmorlie at 8:29 AM. All services require a transfer at Ayr and take an average of 7h 10m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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Want to know about travelling from Cairnryan to Skelmorlie? 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 Skelmorlie. However, there are services departing from Cairnryan station and arriving at Skelmorlie station via Ayr. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 10m.
Cairnryan to Skelmorlie bus services, operated by Translink, depart from Cairnryan Stena Terminal station.
Cairnryan to Skelmorlie bus services, operated by Translink, arrive at Burnlea Road station.
The distance between Cairnryan and Skelmorlie is 100.2 km. The road distance is 138 km.
You can take a bus from Cairnryan Stena Terminal to South Parish Church via Ayr, Ayr Bus Station, Burnlea Road, and Crawford Street in around 3h 40m.