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Trip Overview

The average bus between Cairnryan and West Kilbride takes 8h 2m and the fastest bus takes 2h 42m. The bus service runs several times per day from Cairnryan to West Kilbride. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

8h 2m
Duration
70 mi
Distance
£13
Average price
Twice daily
Frequency

Cairnryan to West Kilbride bus times

Buses run twice daily between Cairnryan and West Kilbride. 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 West Kilbride at 7:42 AM. All services require a transfer at Ayr and take an average of 8h 2m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Tuesday, November 10, 2026

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    TranslinkStagecoach West Scotland2h 42m • 1 change
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    Arrives next day

    TranslinkStagecoach West Scotland13h 27m • 1 change

Departing Wednesday, November 11, 2026

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    TranslinkStagecoach West Scotland2h 42m • 1 change
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    Arrives next day

    TranslinkStagecoach West Scotland13h 27m • 1 change

Departing Thursday, November 12, 2026

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    TranslinkStagecoach West Scotland2h 42m • 1 change
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    Arrives next day

    TranslinkStagecoach West Scotland13h 27m • 1 change

Departing Friday, November 13, 2026

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    TranslinkStagecoach West Scotland2h 42m • 1 change
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    Arrives next day

    TranslinkStagecoach West Scotland13h 27m • 1 change

Departing Saturday, November 14, 2026

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    TranslinkStagecoach West Scotland2h 42m • 1 change
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    Arrives next day

    TranslinkStagecoach West Scotland17h 27m • 1 change

Departing Sunday, November 15, 2026

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    TranslinkStagecoach West Scotland3h 42m • 1 change
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    Arrives next day

    TranslinkStagecoach West Scotland13h 27m • 1 change

Departing Monday, November 16, 2026

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    TranslinkStagecoach West Scotland2h 42m • 1 change

Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Cairnryan to West Kilbride? 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.

Map of how to get from Cairnryan to West Kilbride.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 70 mi
  • Duration: 8h 2m

What companies run services between Cairnryan, Scotland and West Kilbride, North Ayrshire, Scotland?

You can take a bus from Cairnryan Stena Terminal to Manse Road via Ayr and Ayr Bus Station in around 3h 14m.

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