The average bus between Chelmsford and Cairnryan takes 16h 4m and the fastest bus takes 14h 26m. The bus service runs several times per day from Chelmsford 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 Chelmsford and Cairnryan. The earliest departure is at 7:33 PM in the evening, and the last departure from Chelmsford is at 9:50 PM which arrives into Cairnryan at 2:40 PM. All services require a transfer at London Stansted Airport (STN) and take an average of 16h 4m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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Want to know about travelling from Chelmsford 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 Chelmsford to Cairnryan. However, there are services departing from Chelmsford station and arriving at Cairnryan station via Finchley Road Station station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 16h 4m.
Chelmsford to Cairnryan bus services, operated by First Essex, depart from Coach Station.
Chelmsford to Cairnryan bus services, operated by First Essex, arrive at Cairnryan Stena Terminal station.
The distance between Chelmsford and Cairnryan is 512.2 km. The road distance is 881 km.
You can take a bus from Bus Station to Cairnryan Stena Terminal via London Stansted Airport (STN), Coach Station, Finchley Road / O2 Centre, Buchanan Bus Station, and Glasgow Buchanan in around 14h 28m.