Edinburgh to Cairnryan (Station) Buses

Trip Overview

The average bus between Edinburgh and Cairnryan (Station) takes 6h 23m and the fastest bus takes 5h 16m. The bus service runs several times per day from Edinburgh to Cairnryan (Station). 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: 135 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 40m

£31–55

Edinburgh to Cairnryan (Station) bus times

Buses run every 4 hours between Edinburgh and Cairnryan (Station). 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 (Station) 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 9, 2026

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
4:57 PM → 11:22 PM
6h 25m • 3 changes
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Departing Saturday, October 10, 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 11, 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
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9h 50m • 3 changes

Departing Monday, October 12, 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 13, 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 14, 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 15, 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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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Edinburgh to Cairnryan (Station)? 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 Edinburgh, Scotland and Cairnryan (Station), Scotland?

You can take a bus from Princes Street to Cairnryan (Station) via Buchanan Bus Station, Ayr Bus Station, Henrietta Street, and Ferry Terminal in around 5h 40m.

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Edinburgh to Cairnryan (Station) buses

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Bus via Ayr

Edinburgh to Cairnryan (Station) bus times

Departing Friday, October 9, 2026

9:54 AM → 3:20 PM

11:56 AM → 5:20 PM

1:56 PM → 7:20 PM

4:57 PM → 11:22 PM

Departing Saturday, October 10, 2026

8:04 AM → 1:20 PM

9:54 AM → 3:20 PM

11:56 AM → 5:20 PM

1:56 PM → 7:20 PM

Departing Sunday, October 11, 2026

8:54 AM → 2:45 PM

11:44 AM → 5:58 PM

2:44 PM → 8:44 PM

10:40 PM → 8:30 AMArrives next day

Departing Monday, October 12, 2026

5:53 AM → 11:20 AM

7:54 AM → 1:20 PM

9:54 AM → 3:20 PM

11:56 AM → 5:20 PM

Departing Tuesday, October 13, 2026

5:53 AM → 11:20 AM

7:54 AM → 1:20 PM

9:54 AM → 3:20 PM

11:56 AM → 5:20 PM

Departing Wednesday, October 14, 2026

5:53 AM → 11:20 AM

7:54 AM → 1:20 PM

9:54 AM → 3:20 PM

11:56 AM → 5:20 PM

Departing Thursday, October 15, 2026

5:53 AM → 11:20 AM

7:54 AM → 1:20 PM

9:54 AM → 3:20 PM

11:56 AM → 5:20 PM

Frequently asked questions

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

Bus from Princes Street to Buchanan Bus Station

Bus from Princes Street to Buchanan Bus Station

Bus trips from Edinburgh

Bus trips to Cairnryan (Station)

Alternative transport options

10:40 PM → 8:30 AM
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