Dundee to Cairnryan Port Buses

Trip Overview

The average bus between Dundee and Cairnryan Port takes 7h 55m and the fastest bus takes 6h. 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.

7h 55m
Duration: 171 mi
Distance: £48
Average price: Every 4 hours
Frequency

Bus via Ayr

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Take the bus from Overgate to Buchanan Bus Stationbus
Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Ayr Bus Stationbus X77
Take the bus from Ayr Bus Station to Henrietta Streetbus 60 / ...
Take the bus from Henrietta Street to Ferry Terminalbus 360 / ...

6h 12m

£35–57

Dundee to Cairnryan Port bus times

Buses run every 4 hours between Dundee and Cairnryan Port. The earliest departure is at 12:00 AM at night, and the last departure from Dundee is at 10:40 PM which arrives into Cairnryan Port at 9:20 AM. All services require a transfer at Buchanan Bus Station and take an average of 7h 55m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Friday, October 9, 2026

6:55 AM → 1:20 PM
6h 25m • 3 changes
8:55 AM → 3:20 PM
6h 25m • 3 changes
11:20 AM → 5:20 PM
6h • 3 changes
12:55 PM → 7:20 PM
6h 25m • 3 changes
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Departing Saturday, October 10, 2026

6:55 AM → 1:20 PM
6h 25m • 3 changes
8:55 AM → 3:20 PM
6h 25m • 3 changes
11:20 AM → 5:20 PM
6h • 3 changes
12:55 PM → 7:20 PM
6h 25m • 3 changes
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Departing Sunday, October 11, 2026

7:55 AM → 2:45 PM
6h 50m • 3 changes
10:29 AM → 5:58 PM
7h 29m • 3 changes
2:00 PM → 8:44 PM
6h 44m • 3 changes
8:25 PM → 8:30 AM
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12h 5m • 3 changes

Departing Monday, October 12, 2026

12:00 AM → 11:20 AM
11h 20m • 3 changes
6:55 AM → 1:20 PM
6h 25m • 3 changes
8:55 AM → 3:20 PM
6h 25m • 3 changes
11:20 AM → 5:20 PM
6h • 3 changes
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Departing Tuesday, October 13, 2026

12:00 AM → 11:20 AM
11h 20m • 3 changes
6:55 AM → 1:20 PM
6h 25m • 3 changes
8:55 AM → 3:20 PM
6h 25m • 3 changes
11:20 AM → 5:20 PM
6h • 3 changes
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Departing Wednesday, October 14, 2026

12:00 AM → 11:20 AM
11h 20m • 3 changes
6:55 AM → 1:20 PM
6h 25m • 3 changes
8:55 AM → 3:20 PM
6h 25m • 3 changes
11:20 AM → 5:20 PM
6h • 3 changes
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Departing Thursday, October 15, 2026

12:00 AM → 11:20 AM
11h 20m • 3 changes
6:55 AM → 1:20 PM
6h 25m • 3 changes
8:55 AM → 3:20 PM
6h 25m • 3 changes
11:20 AM → 5:20 PM
6h • 3 changes
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Frequently asked questions

Want 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.

What companies run services between Dundee, Scotland and Cairnryan Port, Scotland?

You can take a bus from Overgate to Ferry Terminal via Buchanan Bus Station, Ayr Bus Station, and Henrietta Street in around 6h 12m.

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Dundee to Cairnryan Port bus times

Departing Friday, October 9, 2026

6:55 AM → 1:20 PM

8:55 AM → 3:20 PM

11:20 AM → 5:20 PM

12:55 PM → 7:20 PM

Departing Saturday, October 10, 2026

6:55 AM → 1:20 PM

8:55 AM → 3:20 PM

11:20 AM → 5:20 PM

12:55 PM → 7:20 PM

Departing Sunday, October 11, 2026

7:55 AM → 2:45 PM

10:29 AM → 5:58 PM

2:00 PM → 8:44 PM

8:25 PM → 8:30 AMArrives next day

Departing Monday, October 12, 2026

12:00 AM → 11:20 AM

6:55 AM → 1:20 PM

8:55 AM → 3:20 PM

11:20 AM → 5:20 PM

Departing Tuesday, October 13, 2026

12:00 AM → 11:20 AM

6:55 AM → 1:20 PM

8:55 AM → 3:20 PM

11:20 AM → 5:20 PM

Departing Wednesday, October 14, 2026

12:00 AM → 11:20 AM

6:55 AM → 1:20 PM

8:55 AM → 3:20 PM

11:20 AM → 5:20 PM

Departing Thursday, October 15, 2026

12:00 AM → 11:20 AM

6:55 AM → 1:20 PM

8:55 AM → 3:20 PM

11:20 AM → 5:20 PM

Frequently asked questions

What companies run services between Dundee, Scotland and Cairnryan Port, Scotland?

Bus from Overgate to Buchanan Bus Station

Bus trips from Dundee

Bus trips to Cairnryan Port

Alternative transport options

8:25 PM → 8:30 AM
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