The average bus between Kilbirnie and Cairnryan takes 4h 22m and the fastest bus takes 3h. 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.
Buses run 4 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 11:24 PM which arrives into Cairnryan at 2:40 PM. All services require a transfer at Crown Inn and take an average of 4h 22m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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Want to know about travelling from Kilbirnie 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 Kilbirnie to Cairnryan. However, there are services departing from Kilbirnie station and arriving at Cairnryan station via Crown Inn. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 22m.
Kilbirnie to Cairnryan bus services, operated by Stagecoach West Scotland, depart from Dennyholme Wynd station.
Kilbirnie to Cairnryan bus services, operated by Stagecoach West Scotland, arrive at Cairnryan Stena Terminal station.
The distance between Kilbirnie and Cairnryan is 89 km. The road distance is 117 km.
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.