The average bus between Cairnryan and Skelmorlie takes 7h 13m and the fastest bus takes 3h 55m. 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 8:47 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 7h 13m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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14h 32m • 1 changeWant 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 Buchanan Bus Station station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 13m.
Cairnryan to Skelmorlie bus services, operated by Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd, depart from Ferry Terminal station.
Cairnryan to Skelmorlie bus services, operated by Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd, arrive at South Parish Church station.
The distance between Cairnryan and Skelmorlie is 100.2 km. The road distance is 187 km.
You can take a bus from Ferry Terminal to South Parish Church via Buchanan Bus Station in around 4h 5m.