The average bus between Helensburgh and Cairnryan takes 7h 9m and the fastest bus takes 5h 25m. The bus service runs several times per day from Helensburgh 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 Helensburgh and Cairnryan. The earliest departure is at 7:36 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Helensburgh is at 7:23 PM which arrives into Cairnryan at 11:41 AM. All services require a transfer at Glasgow Queen Street Low Level and take an average of 7h 9m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.




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Want to know about travelling from Helensburgh 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 Helensburgh to Cairnryan. However, there are services departing from Helensburgh station and arriving at Cairnryan station via Ayr Bus Station station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 9m.
Helensburgh to Cairnryan bus services, operated by First Greater Glasgow, depart from Buchanan Bus Station.
Helensburgh to Cairnryan bus services, operated by First Greater Glasgow, arrive at Old Pier station.
The distance between Helensburgh and Cairnryan is 115.9 km. The road distance is 178 km.
You can take a train from Helensburgh Central to Old Pier via Glasgow Queen Street Low Level, Buchanan Bus Station, Ayr Bus Station, and Henrietta Street in around 4h 58m.