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Trip Overview

The average bus between Kirkcudbright and Cairnryan takes 5h 54m and the fastest bus takes 3h 28m. The bus service runs several times per day from Kirkcudbright 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.

5h 54m
Duration
74 mi
Distance
5 times a day
Frequency

Kirkcudbright to Cairnryan bus times

Buses run 5 times a day between Kirkcudbright and Cairnryan. The earliest departure is at 6:25 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Kirkcudbright is at 7:00 PM which arrives into Cairnryan at 7:41 AM. All services require a transfer at Carlingwark Street and take an average of 5h 54m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Tuesday, November 10, 2026

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    McCalls CoachesHoustons MinicoachesStagecoach West Scotland4h 13m • 2 changes
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    McCalls CoachesHoustons MinicoachesStagecoach West Scotland4h 17m • 2 changes
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    McCalls CoachesHoustons MinicoachesStagecoach West Scotland5h 5m • 2 changes
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    McCalls CoachesHoustons MinicoachesStagecoach West Scotland5h 10m • 2 changes
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Departing Wednesday, November 11, 2026

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    McCalls CoachesHoustons MinicoachesStagecoach West Scotland3h 28m • 2 changes
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    McCalls CoachesHoustons MinicoachesStagecoach West Scotland4h 13m • 2 changes
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    McCalls CoachesHoustons MinicoachesStagecoach West Scotland4h 17m • 2 changes
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    McCalls CoachesHoustons MinicoachesStagecoach West Scotland5h 5m • 2 changes
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Departing Thursday, November 12, 2026

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    McCalls CoachesHoustons MinicoachesStagecoach West Scotland3h 28m • 2 changes
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    McCalls CoachesHoustons MinicoachesStagecoach West Scotland4h 13m • 2 changes
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    McCalls CoachesHoustons MinicoachesStagecoach West Scotland4h 17m • 2 changes
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    McCalls CoachesHoustons MinicoachesStagecoach West Scotland5h 5m • 2 changes
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Departing Friday, November 13, 2026

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    McCalls CoachesHoustons MinicoachesStagecoach West Scotland3h 28m • 2 changes
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    McCalls CoachesHoustons MinicoachesStagecoach West Scotland4h 13m • 2 changes
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    McCalls CoachesHoustons MinicoachesStagecoach West Scotland4h 17m • 2 changes
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    McCalls CoachesHoustons MinicoachesStagecoach West Scotland5h 5m • 2 changes
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Departing Saturday, November 14, 2026

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    McCalls CoachesHoustons MinicoachesStagecoach West Scotland3h 28m • 2 changes
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    McCalls CoachesHoustons MinicoachesStagecoach West Scotland4h 13m • 2 changes
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    McCalls CoachesHoustons MinicoachesStagecoach West Scotland4h 17m • 2 changes
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    McCalls CoachesHoustons MinicoachesStagecoach West Scotland5h 5m • 2 changes
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Departing Sunday, November 15, 2026

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    McCalls CoachesHoustons MinicoachesStagecoach West Scotland5h 13m • 2 changes
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    McCalls CoachesHoustons MinicoachesStagecoach West Scotland4h 13m • 2 changes
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    Arrives next day

    McCalls CoachesHoustons MinicoachesStagecoach West Scotland15h 26m • 2 changes

Departing Monday, November 16, 2026

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    McCalls CoachesHoustons MinicoachesStagecoach West Scotland3h 28m • 2 changes
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    McCalls CoachesHoustons MinicoachesStagecoach West Scotland4h 13m • 2 changes
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    McCalls CoachesHoustons MinicoachesStagecoach West Scotland4h 17m • 2 changes
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    McCalls CoachesHoustons MinicoachesStagecoach West Scotland5h 5m • 2 changes
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Kirkcudbright 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.

Map of how to get from Kirkcudbright to Cairnryan.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 74 mi
  • Duration: 5h 54m

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

Houstons Minicoaches operates a bus from Park to Port Rodie every 4 hours, and the journey takes 1h 44m.

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