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Harwich to Cairnryan buses

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Trip Overview

The average bus between Harwich and Cairnryan takes 20h 49m and the fastest bus takes 17h 54m. The bus service runs several times per day from Harwich 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.

20h 49m
Duration
585 mi
Distance
£78
Average price
Twice daily
Frequency

Harwich to Cairnryan bus times

Buses run twice daily between Harwich and Cairnryan. The earliest departure is at 4:21 PM in the afternoon, and the last departure from Harwich is at 10:16 PM which arrives into Cairnryan at 10:25 AM. All services require a transfer at Stanwell Street and take an average of 20h 49m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Friday, October 9, 2026

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    First EssexFirst EssexNational ExpressNational ExpressFlixBusTranslink20h 39m • 5 changes

Departing Saturday, October 10, 2026

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    First EssexFirst EssexNational ExpressNational ExpressFlixBusTranslink18h 4m • 5 changes
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    First EssexFirst EssexNational ExpressNational ExpressFlixBusTranslink20h 44m • 5 changes
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    Hedingham & ChambersFirst EssexNational ExpressNational ExpressFlixBusTranslink36h 9m • 5 changes

Departing Monday, October 12, 2026

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    First EssexFirst EssexNational ExpressNational ExpressFlixBusTranslink17h 54m • 5 changes
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    First EssexFirst EssexNational ExpressNational ExpressFlixBusTranslink20h 39m • 5 changes

Departing Tuesday, October 13, 2026

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    First EssexFirst EssexNational ExpressNational ExpressFlixBusTranslink17h 54m • 5 changes
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    Arrives next day

    First EssexFirst EssexNational ExpressNational ExpressFlixBusTranslink20h 39m • 5 changes

Departing Wednesday, October 14, 2026

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    First EssexFirst EssexNational ExpressNational ExpressFlixBusTranslink17h 54m • 5 changes
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    First EssexFirst EssexNational ExpressNational ExpressFlixBusTranslink20h 39m • 5 changes

Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Harwich 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.

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  • Distance: 584.7 mi
  • Duration: 20h 49m

What companies run services between Harwich, England and Cairnryan, Scotland?

You can take a bus from Mayflower Avenue to Cairnryan Stena Terminal via Stanwell Street, Osborne Street, Post Office, Railway Station, Coach Station, Finchley Road / O2 Centre, Buchanan Bus Station, and Glasgow Buchanan in around 17h 4m.

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