Edinburgh to Cairnryan Port Buses

Edinburgh to Cairnryan Port buses

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Trip Overview

The average bus between Edinburgh and Cairnryan Port takes 6h 23m 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.

6h 23m
Duration: 134 mi
Distance: £43
Average price: Every 4 hours
Frequency

Bus via Ayr

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Take the bus from Princes Street 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 / ...

5h 32m

£31–55

Edinburgh to Cairnryan Port bus times

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 23m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Friday, October 16, 2026

4:57 PM → 11:22 PM
6h 25m • 3 changes
11:33 PM → 9:20 AM
Arrives next day
9h 47m • 3 changes

Departing Saturday, October 17, 2026

8:04 AM → 1:20 PM
5h 16m • 3 changes
9:54 AM → 3:20 PM
5h 26m • 3 changes
11:56 AM → 5:20 PM
5h 24m • 3 changes
1:56 PM → 7:20 PM
5h 24m • 3 changes
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Departing Sunday, October 18, 2026

8:54 AM → 2:45 PM
5h 51m • 3 changes
11:44 AM → 5:58 PM
6h 14m • 3 changes
2:44 PM → 8:44 PM
6h • 3 changes
10:40 PM → 8:30 AM
Arrives next day
9h 50m • 3 changes

Departing Monday, October 19, 2026

5:53 AM → 11:20 AM
5h 27m • 3 changes
7:54 AM → 1:20 PM
5h 26m • 3 changes
9:54 AM → 3:20 PM
5h 26m • 3 changes
11:56 AM → 5:20 PM
5h 24m • 3 changes
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Departing Tuesday, October 20, 2026

5:53 AM → 11:20 AM
5h 27m • 3 changes
7:54 AM → 1:20 PM
5h 26m • 3 changes
9:54 AM → 3:20 PM
5h 26m • 3 changes
11:56 AM → 5:20 PM
5h 24m • 3 changes
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Departing Wednesday, October 21, 2026

5:53 AM → 11:20 AM
5h 27m • 3 changes
7:54 AM → 1:20 PM
5h 26m • 3 changes
9:54 AM → 3:20 PM
5h 26m • 3 changes
11:56 AM → 5:20 PM
5h 24m • 3 changes
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Departing Thursday, October 22, 2026

5:53 AM → 11:20 AM
5h 27m • 3 changes
7:54 AM → 1:20 PM
5h 26m • 3 changes
9:54 AM → 3:20 PM
5h 26m • 3 changes
11:56 AM → 5:20 PM
5h 24m • 3 changes
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