The average bus between Nairn and Cairnryan takes 14h 8m and the fastest bus takes 9h 23m. The bus service runs several times per day from Nairn 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 Nairn and Cairnryan. The earliest departure is at 6:34 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Nairn is at 10:26 PM which arrives into Cairnryan at 4:28 PM. All services require a transfer at Bus Station Stance 3 and take an average of 14h 8m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



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19h 14m • 3 changesWant to know about travelling from Nairn 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 Nairn to Cairnryan. However, there are services departing from Bus Station Stance 3 and arriving at Port Rodie station via Buchanan Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 14h 8m.
Nairn to Cairnryan bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Bus Station Stance 3.
Nairn to Cairnryan bus services, operated by Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd, arrive at Port Rodie station.
The distance between Nairn and Cairnryan is 299 km. The road distance is 389 km.
You can take a bus from Bus Station to Old Pier via Bus Station Stance 3, Buchanan Bus Station, Port Rodie, and Port Rodie Ferry Terminal in around 9h 17m.