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Helensburgh to Cairnryan buses

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Trip Overview

The average bus between Helensburgh and Cairnryan takes 9h 10m and the fastest bus takes 5h 34m. The bus runs, on average, 3 times per week 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.

9h 10m
Duration
103 mi
Distance
£15
Average price
3 times a week
Frequency

Helensburgh to Cairnryan bus times

Buses run 3 times a week between Helensburgh and Cairnryan. The earliest departure is at 12:20 PM in the afternoon, and the last departure from Helensburgh is at 7:23 PM which arrives into Cairnryan at 11:42 AM. All services require a transfer at Partick and take an average of 9h 10m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Saturday, November 7, 2026

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    Arrives next day

    First Greater GlasgowFirst Greater GlasgowStagecoach West ScotlandStagecoach West Scotland16h 19m • 3 changes

Departing Sunday, November 8, 2026

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    First Greater GlasgowFirst Greater GlasgowStagecoach West ScotlandStagecoach West Scotland5h 37m • 3 changes
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    First Greater GlasgowFirst Greater GlasgowStagecoach West ScotlandStagecoach West Scotland5h 34m • 3 changes

Frequently asked questions

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.

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  • Distance: 102.8 mi
  • Duration: 9h 10m

What companies run services between Helensburgh, Scotland and Cairnryan, Scotland?

Translink operates a bus from Glasgow Buchanan to Cairnryan Stena Terminal 3 times a day. Tickets cost £4 and the journey takes 2h 20m.

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