Edinburgh to Cairnryan (Station) Buses

Trip Overview

The average bus between Edinburgh and Cairnryan (Station) takes 6h 20m 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 20m
Duration: 135 mi
Distance: £43
Average price: Every 4 hours
Frequency

Bus via Ayr

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5h 39m

£36–55

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 8:30 AM. All services require a transfer at Buchanan Bus Station and take an average of 6h 20m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Thursday, November 5, 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 Friday, November 6, 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 Saturday, November 7, 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, November 8, 2026

8:54 AM → 2:46 PM
5h 52m • 3 changes
11:50 AM → 5:59 PM
6h 9m • 3 changes
2:50 PM → 8:45 PM
5h 55m • 3 changes
10:40 PM → 8:30 AM
Arrives next day
9h 50m • 3 changes

Departing Monday, November 9, 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, November 10, 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, November 11, 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.