The average bus between Ipswich and Cairnryan takes 17h 12m and the fastest bus takes 16h 35m. The bus service runs several times per day from Ipswich 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 twice daily between Ipswich and Cairnryan. The earliest departure is at 6:05 PM in the evening, and the last departure from Ipswich is at 8:50 PM which arrives into Cairnryan at 2:40 PM. All services require a transfer at Coach Station and take an average of 17h 12m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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Want to know about travelling from Ipswich 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 Ipswich to Cairnryan. However, there are services departing from Ipswich station and arriving at Cairnryan station via Coach Station station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 17h 12m.
Ipswich to Cairnryan bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Cardinal Park Cinema station.
Ipswich to Cairnryan bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Cairnryan Stena Terminal station.
The distance between Ipswich and Cairnryan is 521.2 km. The road distance is 931 km.
You can take a bus from Cardinal Park Cinema to Cairnryan Stena Terminal via Coach Station, Finchley Road / O2 Centre, Buchanan Bus Station, and Glasgow Buchanan in around 15h 30m.