The average bus between Fairlie and Cairnryan takes 4h 36m and the fastest bus takes 4h 18m. The bus service runs several times per day from Fairlie 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.
Buses run 5 times a day between Fairlie and Cairnryan. The earliest departure is at 9:00 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Fairlie is at 6:00 PM which arrives into Cairnryan at 11:20 PM. All services require a transfer at Ayr Bus Station and take an average of 4h 36m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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4h 18m • 2 changesWant to know about travelling from Fairlie 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.
No, there is no direct bus from Fairlie to Cairnryan. However, there are services departing from Fairlie station and arriving at Cairnryan station via Ayr Bus Station station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 36m.
Fairlie to Cairnryan bus services, operated by Stagecoach West Scotland, depart from Burnfoot Road station.
Fairlie to Cairnryan bus services, operated by Stagecoach West Scotland, arrive at Old Pier station.
The distance between Fairlie and Cairnryan is 87.4 km. The road distance is 135 km.
You can take a bus from Burnfoot Road to Old Pier via Ayr Bus Station and Henrietta Street in around 4h 31m.