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Trip Overview

The average bus between Craig Tara and Cairnryan takes 2h 42m and the fastest bus takes 1h 50m. The bus service runs several times per day from Craig Tara 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.

2h 42m
Duration
50 mi
Distance
£7
Average price
3 times a day
Frequency

Craig Tara to Cairnryan bus times

Buses run 3 times a day between Craig Tara and Cairnryan. The earliest departure is at 8:35 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Craig Tara is at 8:55 PM which arrives into Cairnryan at 10:25 AM. All services require a transfer at Heads of Ayr Farm Park and take an average of 2h 42m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Wednesday, November 11, 2026

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    Stagecoach West ScotlandTranslink2h 30m • 1 change
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    Stagecoach West ScotlandTranslink2h • 1 change

Departing Thursday, November 12, 2026

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    Stagecoach West ScotlandTranslink1h 50m • 1 change
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    Stagecoach West ScotlandTranslink2h 30m • 1 change
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    Stagecoach West ScotlandTranslink2h • 1 change

Departing Friday, November 13, 2026

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    Stagecoach West ScotlandTranslink1h 50m • 1 change
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    Stagecoach West ScotlandTranslink2h 30m • 1 change
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    Stagecoach West ScotlandTranslink2h • 1 change

Departing Saturday, November 14, 2026

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    Stagecoach West ScotlandTranslink1h 50m • 1 change
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    Stagecoach West ScotlandTranslink2h 30m • 1 change
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    Stagecoach West ScotlandTranslink2h • 1 change
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    Arrives next day

    Stagecoach West ScotlandTranslink13h 30m • 1 change

Departing Sunday, November 15, 2026

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    Stagecoach West ScotlandTranslink2h 40m • 1 change
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    Stagecoach West ScotlandTranslink2h 40m • 1 change

Departing Monday, November 16, 2026

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    Stagecoach West ScotlandTranslink1h 50m • 1 change
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    Stagecoach West ScotlandTranslink2h 30m • 1 change
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    Stagecoach West ScotlandTranslink2h • 1 change

Departing Tuesday, November 17, 2026

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    Stagecoach West ScotlandTranslink1h 50m • 1 change
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    Stagecoach West ScotlandTranslink2h 30m • 1 change
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    Stagecoach West ScotlandTranslink2h • 1 change

Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Craig Tara 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.

Map of how to get from Craig Tara to Cairnryan.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 49.8 mi
  • Duration: 2h 42m

What companies run services between Craig Tara, Scotland and Cairnryan, Scotland?

Translink operates a bus from Ayr to Cairnryan Stena Terminal 3 times a day. Tickets cost £4 and the journey takes 1h 25m.

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