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Inverness to Cairnryan Port buses

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Trip Overview

The average bus between Inverness and Cairnryan Port takes 10h 12m and the fastest bus takes 7h 11m. The bus runs, on average, 4 times per week from Inverness to Cairnryan Port. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

10h 12m
Duration
257 mi
Distance
£68
Average price
4 times a week
Frequency

Inverness to Cairnryan Port bus times

Buses run 4 times a week between Inverness and Cairnryan Port. The earliest departure is at 7:35 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Inverness is at 6:05 PM which arrives into Cairnryan Port at 11:44 AM. All services require a transfer at Buchanan Bus Station and take an average of 10h 12m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Saturday, November 7, 2026

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    Scottish Citylink Coaches LtdStagecoach West ScotlandStagecoach West Scotland17h 39m • 2 changes

Departing Sunday, November 8, 2026

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    FlixBusStagecoach West ScotlandStagecoach West Scotland7h 11m • 2 changes
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    Scottish Citylink Coaches LtdStagecoach West ScotlandStagecoach West Scotland8h 19m • 2 changes
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    FlixBusStagecoach West ScotlandStagecoach West Scotland7h 40m • 2 changes

Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Inverness to Cairnryan Port? 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: 257.3 mi
  • Duration: 10h 12m

What companies run services between Inverness, Scotland and Cairnryan Port, Scotland?

You can take a bus from Bus Station Stance 3 to Ferry Terminal via Buchanan Bus Station and Ayr Bus Station in around 7h 45m.

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