The average bus between Cumnock and Cairnryan takes 5h 1m and the fastest bus takes 3h 36m. The bus service runs several times per day from Cumnock 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 every 4 hours between Cumnock and Cairnryan. The earliest departure is at 7:33 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Cumnock is at 10:47 PM which arrives into Cairnryan at 8:28 AM. All services require a transfer at Ayr Bus Station and take an average of 5h 1m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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Want to know about travelling from Cumnock 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 Cumnock to Cairnryan. However, there are services departing from Cumnock station and arriving at Cairnryan station via Ayr Bus Station station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 1m.
Cumnock to Cairnryan bus services, operated by Stagecoach West Scotland, depart from Cumnock Bus Station.
Cumnock to Cairnryan bus services, operated by Stagecoach West Scotland, arrive at Old Pier station.
The distance between Cumnock and Cairnryan is 71.9 km. The road distance is 117 km.
You can take a bus from Cumnock Bus Station to Old Pier via Ayr Bus Station and Henrietta Street in around 3h 57m.