The average bus between Glenrothes and Cairnryan takes 5h 2m and the fastest bus takes 5h. The bus service runs several times per day from Glenrothes 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 Glenrothes and Cairnryan. The earliest departure is at 5:35 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Glenrothes is at 3:30 PM which arrives into Cairnryan at 8:30 PM. All services require a transfer at North Approach Road and take an average of 5h 2m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


5h • 2 changes


5h 10m • 2 changes


5h • 2 changes


5h • 2 changes


5h • 2 changes


5h 10m • 2 changes


5h • 2 changes


5h • 2 changes


5h • 2 changes


5h 10m • 2 changes


5h • 2 changes


5h • 2 changes


5h • 2 changes


5h 10m • 2 changes


5h • 2 changes


5h • 2 changes
Want to know about travelling from Glenrothes 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 Glenrothes to Cairnryan. However, there are services departing from Glenrothes station and arriving at Cairnryan station via North Approach Road. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 2m.
Glenrothes to Cairnryan bus services, operated by Stagecoach East Scotland, depart from Bus Station.
Glenrothes to Cairnryan bus services, operated by Stagecoach East Scotland, arrive at Cairnryan Stena Terminal station.
The distance between Glenrothes and Cairnryan is 178.8 km. The road distance is 225 km.
You can take a bus from Bus Station to Cairnryan Stena Terminal via North Approach Road, Buchanan Bus Station, and Glasgow Buchanan in around 5h 27m.