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Trip Overview

The average bus between Kilmarnock and Cairnryan Harbour takes 2h 34m and the fastest bus takes 2h 33m. The bus service runs several times per day from Kilmarnock to Cairnryan Harbour. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

2h 34m
Duration
59 mi
Distance
£10
Average price
3 times a day
Frequency

Kilmarnock to Cairnryan Harbour bus times

Buses run 3 times a day between Kilmarnock and Cairnryan Harbour. The earliest departure is at 7:37 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Kilmarnock is at 3:52 PM which arrives into Cairnryan Harbour at 6:25 PM. All services require a transfer at Ayr Bus Station and take an average of 2h 34m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Tuesday, November 10, 2026

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    Stagecoach West ScotlandTranslink2h 33m • 1 change

Departing Wednesday, November 11, 2026

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    Stagecoach West ScotlandTranslink2h 33m • 1 change
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    Stagecoach West ScotlandTranslink2h 33m • 1 change
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    Stagecoach West ScotlandTranslink2h 33m • 1 change

Departing Thursday, November 12, 2026

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    Stagecoach West ScotlandTranslink2h 33m • 1 change
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    Stagecoach West ScotlandTranslink2h 33m • 1 change
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    Stagecoach West ScotlandTranslink2h 33m • 1 change

Departing Friday, November 13, 2026

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    Stagecoach West ScotlandTranslink2h 33m • 1 change
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    Stagecoach West ScotlandTranslink2h 33m • 1 change
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    Stagecoach West ScotlandTranslink2h 33m • 1 change

Departing Saturday, November 14, 2026

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    Stagecoach West ScotlandTranslink2h 33m • 1 change
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    Stagecoach West ScotlandTranslink2h 33m • 1 change
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    Stagecoach West ScotlandTranslink2h 33m • 1 change

Departing Sunday, November 15, 2026

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    Stagecoach West ScotlandTranslink2h 48m • 1 change
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    Stagecoach West ScotlandTranslink2h 43m • 1 change
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    Stagecoach West ScotlandTranslink2h 43m • 1 change

Departing Monday, November 16, 2026

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    Stagecoach West ScotlandTranslink2h 33m • 1 change
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    Stagecoach West ScotlandTranslink2h 33m • 1 change
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    Stagecoach West ScotlandTranslink2h 33m • 1 change

Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Kilmarnock to Cairnryan Harbour? 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.

Map of how to get from Kilmarnock to Cairnryan Harbour.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 59.1 mi
  • Duration: 2h 34m

What companies run services between Kilmarnock, Scotland and Cairnryan Harbour, Scotland?

You can take a bus from Kilmarnock Bus Station to Cairnryan Stena Terminal via Ayr Bus Station and Ayr in around 3h 14m.

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