The average bus between Fairlie and Cairnryan takes 6h 18m and the fastest bus takes 3h. 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 4 times a day between Fairlie and Cairnryan. The earliest departure is at 10:19 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Fairlie is at 6:19 PM which arrives into Cairnryan at 10:40 AM. All services require a transfer at Ayr Bus Station and take an average of 6h 18m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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Want 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 6h 18m.
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 Cairnryan Stena Terminal station.
The distance between Fairlie and Cairnryan is 87.4 km. The road distance is 122 km.
You can take a bus from Burnfoot Road to Cairnryan Stena Terminal via Ayr Bus Station and Ayr in around 3h 59m.