The average bus between Edinburgh and Cairnryan Port takes 6h 26m and the fastest bus takes 5h 16m. The bus service runs several times per day from Edinburgh 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 every 4 hours between Edinburgh and Cairnryan Port. The earliest departure is at 5:53 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Edinburgh is at 11:33 PM which arrives into Cairnryan Port at 9:20 AM. All services require a transfer at Buchanan Bus Station and take an average of 6h 26m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



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Want to know about travelling from Edinburgh 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 Edinburgh to Cairnryan Port. However, there are services departing from Edinburgh station and arriving at Cairnryan Port station via Buchanan Bus Station station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 26m.
Edinburgh to Cairnryan Port bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Princes Street station.
Edinburgh to Cairnryan Port bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Ferry Terminal station.
The distance between Edinburgh and Cairnryan Port is 158.7 km. The road distance is 216 km.
You can take a bus from Princes Street to Ferry Terminal via Buchanan Bus Station, Ayr Bus Station, and Henrietta Street in around 5h 33m.