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Inverness to Cairnryan (Station) buses

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Trip Overview

The average bus between Inverness and Cairnryan (Station) takes 12h 41m and the fastest bus takes 8h 15m. The bus service runs several times per day from Inverness to Cairnryan (Station). The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

12h 41m
Duration
261 mi
Distance
£59
Average price
4 times a day
Frequency

Inverness to Cairnryan (Station) bus times

Buses run 4 times a day between Inverness and Cairnryan (Station). The earliest departure is at 7:35 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Inverness is at 7:05 PM which arrives into Cairnryan (Station) at 11:50 AM. All services require a transfer at Buchanan Bus Station and take an average of 12h 41m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Sunday, November 8, 2026

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    Scottish Citylink Coaches LtdScottish Citylink Coaches LtdStagecoach West Scotland16h 45m • 2 changes

Departing Monday, November 9, 2026

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    FlixBusScottish Citylink Coaches LtdStagecoach West Scotland8h 19m • 2 changes
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    FlixBusScottish Citylink Coaches LtdStagecoach West Scotland8h 33m • 2 changes
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    FlixBusScottish Citylink Coaches LtdStagecoach West Scotland18h 33m • 2 changes
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    Scottish Citylink Coaches LtdScottish Citylink Coaches LtdStagecoach West Scotland16h 45m • 2 changes

Departing Tuesday, November 10, 2026

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    FlixBusScottish Citylink Coaches LtdStagecoach West Scotland8h 19m • 2 changes
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    FlixBusScottish Citylink Coaches LtdStagecoach West Scotland8h 33m • 2 changes
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    Arrives next day

    FlixBusScottish Citylink Coaches LtdStagecoach West Scotland18h 33m • 2 changes
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    Arrives next day

    Scottish Citylink Coaches LtdScottish Citylink Coaches LtdStagecoach West Scotland16h 45m • 2 changes

Departing Wednesday, November 11, 2026

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    FlixBusScottish Citylink Coaches LtdStagecoach West Scotland8h 19m • 2 changes
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    FlixBusScottish Citylink Coaches LtdStagecoach West Scotland8h 33m • 2 changes
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    Arrives next day

    FlixBusScottish Citylink Coaches LtdStagecoach West Scotland18h 33m • 2 changes
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    Arrives next day

    Scottish Citylink Coaches LtdScottish Citylink Coaches LtdStagecoach West Scotland16h 45m • 2 changes

Departing Thursday, November 12, 2026

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    FlixBusScottish Citylink Coaches LtdStagecoach West Scotland8h 19m • 2 changes
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    FlixBusScottish Citylink Coaches LtdStagecoach West Scotland8h 33m • 2 changes
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    Arrives next day

    FlixBusScottish Citylink Coaches LtdStagecoach West Scotland18h 33m • 2 changes
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    Arrives next day

    Scottish Citylink Coaches LtdScottish Citylink Coaches LtdStagecoach West Scotland16h 45m • 2 changes

Departing Friday, November 13, 2026

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    FlixBusScottish Citylink Coaches LtdStagecoach West Scotland8h 19m • 2 changes
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    FlixBusScottish Citylink Coaches LtdStagecoach West Scotland8h 33m • 2 changes
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    FlixBusScottish Citylink Coaches LtdStagecoach West Scotland18h 36m • 2 changes
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    Scottish Citylink Coaches LtdScottish Citylink Coaches LtdStagecoach West Scotland16h 45m • 2 changes

Departing Saturday, November 14, 2026

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    FlixBusScottish Citylink Coaches LtdStagecoach West Scotland8h 19m • 2 changes
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    FlixBusScottish Citylink Coaches LtdStagecoach West Scotland8h 33m • 2 changes

Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Inverness to Cairnryan (Station)? 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: 261.2 mi
  • Duration: 12h 41m

What companies run services between Inverness, Scotland and Cairnryan (Station), Scotland?

You can take a bus from Bus Station Stance 3 to Cairnryan (Station) via Buchanan Bus Station, Port Rodie, Port Rodie Ferry Terminal, and Ferry Terminal in around 8h 22m.

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