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Kilbirnie to Cairnryan buses

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Trip Overview

The average bus between Kilbirnie and Cairnryan takes 4h 53m and the fastest bus takes 3h 26m. The bus service runs several times per day from Kilbirnie 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.

4h 53m
Duration
73 mi
Distance
£17
Average price
3 times a day
Frequency

Line 25 bus, line 585 bus, Bus

best
  1. Take the bus from Dennyholme Wynd to Crown Innbus bus 25B / ...
  2. Take the bus from The Carrick to Ayr Bus Stationbus bus 585 / ...
  3. Take the bus from Ayr to Cairnryan Stena Terminalbus bus 923
4h 19m
£15–18

Kilbirnie to Cairnryan bus times

Buses run 3 times a day between Kilbirnie and Cairnryan. The earliest departure is at 6:59 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Kilbirnie is at 11:25 PM which arrives into Cairnryan at 2:25 PM. All services require a transfer at Crown Inn and take an average of 4h 53m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Thursday, October 29, 2026

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    Stagecoach West ScotlandStagecoach West ScotlandTranslink3h 26m • 2 changes

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    Stagecoach West ScotlandStagecoach West ScotlandTranslink4h 10m • 2 changes

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    Stagecoach West ScotlandStagecoach West ScotlandTranslink3h 51m • 2 changes

Departing Friday, October 30, 2026

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    Stagecoach West ScotlandStagecoach West ScotlandTranslink3h 26m • 2 changes

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    Stagecoach West ScotlandStagecoach West ScotlandTranslink4h 10m • 2 changes

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    Stagecoach West ScotlandStagecoach West ScotlandTranslink3h 51m • 2 changes

Departing Saturday, October 31, 2026

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    Stagecoach West ScotlandStagecoach West ScotlandTranslink3h 26m • 2 changes

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    Stagecoach West ScotlandStagecoach West ScotlandTranslink4h 12m • 2 changes

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    Stagecoach West ScotlandStagecoach West ScotlandTranslink3h 52m • 2 changes

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    Arrives next day

    Stagecoach West ScotlandStagecoach West ScotlandTranslink14h 6m • 2 changes
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Departing Sunday, November 1, 2026

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    Stagecoach West ScotlandStagecoach West ScotlandTranslink4h 43m • 2 changes

Departing Monday, November 2, 2026

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    Stagecoach West ScotlandStagecoach West ScotlandTranslink3h 26m • 2 changes

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    Stagecoach West ScotlandStagecoach West ScotlandTranslink4h 10m • 2 changes

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    Stagecoach West ScotlandStagecoach West ScotlandTranslink3h 51m • 2 changes

Departing Tuesday, November 3, 2026

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    Stagecoach West ScotlandStagecoach West ScotlandTranslink3h 26m • 2 changes

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    Stagecoach West ScotlandStagecoach West ScotlandTranslink4h 10m • 2 changes

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    Stagecoach West ScotlandStagecoach West ScotlandTranslink3h 51m • 2 changes

Departing Wednesday, November 4, 2026

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    Stagecoach West ScotlandStagecoach West ScotlandTranslink3h 26m • 2 changes

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    Stagecoach West ScotlandStagecoach West ScotlandTranslink4h 10m • 2 changes

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    Stagecoach West ScotlandStagecoach West ScotlandTranslink3h 51m • 2 changes

Frequently asked questions

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  • Distance: 72.5 mi
  • Duration: 4h 53m

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

You can take a bus from Dennyholme Wynd to Cairnryan Stena Terminal via Crown Inn, The Carrick, Ayr Bus Station, and Ayr in around 4h 19m.

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