Edinburgh bus Station to Cairnryan Buses

Edinburgh bus Station to Cairnryan buses

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Trip Overview

The average bus between Edinburgh bus Station and Cairnryan takes 6h 33m and the fastest bus takes 5h 18m. The bus service runs several times per day from Edinburgh bus Station 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.

6h 33m
Duration: 134 mi
Distance: £41
Average price: Every 4 hours
Frequency

Bus via Ayr

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Take the bus from Edinburgh, Bus Station to Buchanan Bus Stationbus
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5h 36m

£33–51

Edinburgh bus Station to Cairnryan bus times

Buses run every 4 hours between Edinburgh bus Station and Cairnryan. The earliest departure is at 4:45 AM at night, and the last departure from Edinburgh bus Station is at 11:28 PM which arrives into Cairnryan at 8:28 AM. All services require a transfer at Buchanan Bus Station and take an average of 6h 33m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Sunday, November 8, 2026

10:35 PM → 8:28 AM
Arrives next day
9h 53m • 3 changes

Departing Monday, November 9, 2026

4:45 AM → 11:18 AM
6h 33m • 3 changes
7:45 AM → 1:18 PM
5h 33m • 3 changes
9:45 AM → 3:18 PM
5h 33m • 3 changes
11:50 AM → 5:18 PM
5h 28m • 3 changes
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Departing Tuesday, November 10, 2026

4:45 AM → 11:18 AM
6h 33m • 3 changes
7:45 AM → 1:18 PM
5h 33m • 3 changes
9:45 AM → 3:18 PM
5h 33m • 3 changes
11:50 AM → 5:18 PM
5h 28m • 3 changes
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Departing Wednesday, November 11, 2026

4:45 AM → 11:18 AM
6h 33m • 3 changes
7:45 AM → 1:18 PM
5h 33m • 3 changes
9:45 AM → 3:18 PM
5h 33m • 3 changes
11:50 AM → 5:18 PM
5h 28m • 3 changes
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Departing Thursday, November 12, 2026

4:45 AM → 11:18 AM
6h 33m • 3 changes
7:45 AM → 1:18 PM
5h 33m • 3 changes
9:45 AM → 3:18 PM
5h 33m • 3 changes
11:50 AM → 5:18 PM
5h 28m • 3 changes
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Departing Friday, November 13, 2026

4:45 AM → 11:18 AM
6h 33m • 3 changes
7:45 AM → 1:18 PM
5h 33m • 3 changes
9:45 AM → 3:18 PM
5h 33m • 3 changes
11:50 AM → 5:18 PM
5h 28m • 3 changes
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Departing Saturday, November 14, 2026

8:00 AM → 1:18 PM
5h 18m • 3 changes
9:45 AM → 3:18 PM
5h 33m • 3 changes
11:50 AM → 5:18 PM
5h 28m • 3 changes
1:50 PM → 7:18 PM
5h 28m • 3 changes
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Frequently asked questions

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