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Trip Overview

The average bus between Edinburgh bus Station and Cairnryan takes 3h 53m and the fastest bus takes 3h 50m. 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.

3h 53m
Duration
127 mi
Distance
£12
Average price
3 times a day
Frequency

Edinburgh bus Station to Cairnryan bus times

Buses run 3 times a day between Edinburgh bus Station and Cairnryan. The earliest departure is at 6:35 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Edinburgh bus Station is at 2:30 PM which arrives into Cairnryan at 6:25 PM. All services require a transfer at Buchanan Bus Station and take an average of 3h 53m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Wednesday, November 11, 2026

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    FlixBusTranslink3h 50m • 1 change
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    Scottish Citylink Coaches LtdTranslink3h 55m • 1 change
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    Scottish Citylink Coaches LtdTranslink3h 55m • 1 change

Departing Thursday, November 12, 2026

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    FlixBusTranslink3h 50m • 1 change
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    Scottish Citylink Coaches LtdTranslink3h 55m • 1 change
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    Scottish Citylink Coaches LtdTranslink3h 55m • 1 change

Departing Friday, November 13, 2026

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    FlixBusTranslink3h 50m • 1 change
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    Scottish Citylink Coaches LtdTranslink3h 55m • 1 change
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    Scottish Citylink Coaches LtdTranslink3h 55m • 1 change

Departing Saturday, November 14, 2026

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    FlixBusTranslink3h 50m • 1 change
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    Scottish Citylink Coaches LtdTranslink3h 55m • 1 change
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    Scottish Citylink Coaches LtdTranslink3h 55m • 1 change

Departing Sunday, November 15, 2026

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    FlixBusTranslink3h 50m • 1 change
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    Scottish Citylink Coaches LtdTranslink3h 55m • 1 change
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    Scottish Citylink Coaches LtdTranslink3h 55m • 1 change

Departing Monday, November 16, 2026

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    FlixBusTranslink3h 50m • 1 change
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    Scottish Citylink Coaches LtdTranslink3h 55m • 1 change
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    Scottish Citylink Coaches LtdTranslink3h 55m • 1 change

Departing Tuesday, November 17, 2026

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    FlixBusTranslink3h 50m • 1 change
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    Scottish Citylink Coaches LtdTranslink3h 55m • 1 change
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    Scottish Citylink Coaches LtdTranslink3h 55m • 1 change

Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Edinburgh bus Station 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 Edinburgh bus Station to Cairnryan.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 126.6 mi
  • Duration: 3h 53m

What companies run services between Edinburgh bus Station, Scotland and Cairnryan, Scotland?

You can take a bus from Edinburgh, Bus Station to Cairnryan Stena Terminal via Buchanan Bus Station and Glasgow Buchanan in around 4h 47m.

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