The average bus between Cambridge and Cairnryan takes 23h 5m and the fastest bus takes 19h 48m. The bus service runs several times per day from Cambridge to Cairnryan. 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 twice daily between Cambridge and Cairnryan. The earliest departure is at 7:30 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Cambridge is at 10:15 PM which arrives into Cairnryan at 8:28 AM. All services require a transfer at Bus Station and take an average of 23h 5m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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Want to know about travelling from Cambridge to Cairnryan? 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 Cambridge to Cairnryan. However, there are services departing from Cambridge station and arriving at Cairnryan station via Bus Station station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 23h 5m.
Cambridge to Cairnryan bus services, operated by Stagecoach East, depart from Drummer St Bus Station.
Cambridge to Cairnryan bus services, operated by Stagecoach East, arrive at Old Pier station.
The distance between Cambridge and Cairnryan is 458.4 km. The road distance is 778 km.
You can take a bus from Drummer St Bus Station to Old Pier via Bus Station, Milton Keynes Coachway, Buchanan Bus Station, Ayr Bus Station, and Henrietta Street in around 14h 38m.