The average bus between Kirkcaldy and Cairnryan takes 6h 26m and the fastest bus takes 5h 36m. The bus service runs several times per day from Kirkcaldy 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 Kirkcaldy and Cairnryan. The earliest departure is at 5:04 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Kirkcaldy is at 5:54 PM which arrives into Cairnryan at 10:40 AM. All services require a transfer at Haymarket and take an average of 6h 26m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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Want to know about travelling from Kirkcaldy 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 Kirkcaldy to Cairnryan. However, there are services departing from Kirkcaldy station and arriving at Cairnryan station via Buchanan Bus Station station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 26m.
Kirkcaldy to Cairnryan bus services, operated by Stagecoach East Scotland, depart from Haymarket Station.
Kirkcaldy to Cairnryan bus services, operated by Stagecoach East Scotland, arrive at Cairnryan Stena Terminal station.
The distance between Kirkcaldy and Cairnryan is 173 km. The road distance is 240 km.
You can take a train from Kirkcaldy to Cairnryan Stena Terminal via Haymarket, Haymarket Station, Buchanan Bus Station, and Glasgow Buchanan in around 5h 19m.