The average bus between Dundee and Cairnryan Port takes 7h 23m and the fastest bus takes 5h 5m. The bus service runs several times per day from Dundee to Cairnryan Port. 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 4 times a day between Dundee and Cairnryan Port. The earliest departure is at 5:55 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Dundee is at 3:39 PM which arrives into Cairnryan Port at 8:30 AM. All services require a transfer at Buchanan Bus Station and take an average of 7h 23m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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16h 51m • 2 changesWant to know about travelling from Dundee to Cairnryan Port? 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 Dundee to Cairnryan Port. However, there are services departing from Dundee station and arriving at Cairnryan Port station via Buchanan Bus Station station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 23m.
Dundee to Cairnryan Port bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Overgate station.
Dundee to Cairnryan Port bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Cairnryan Stena Terminal station.
The distance between Dundee and Cairnryan Port is 210.5 km. The road distance is 264 km.
You can take a bus from Overgate to Ferry Terminal via Buchanan Bus Station, Glasgow Buchanan, Cairnryan Stena Terminal, and Ferry Terminal in around 6h 24m.