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Nairn to Cairnryan buses

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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.

14h 8m
Duration
279 mi
Distance
£60
Average price
4 times a day
Frequency

Nairn to Cairnryan bus times

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.

Departing Monday, November 9, 2026

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    Stagecoach North ScotlandFlixBusScottish Citylink Coaches LtdStagecoach West Scotland9h 23m • 3 changes
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    Stagecoach North ScotlandFlixBusScottish Citylink Coaches LtdStagecoach West Scotland9h 29m • 3 changes
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    Stagecoach North ScotlandFlixBusScottish Citylink Coaches LtdStagecoach West Scotland19h 25m • 3 changes
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    Stagecoach North ScotlandScottish Citylink Coaches LtdScottish Citylink Coaches LtdStagecoach West Scotland17h 39m • 3 changes

Departing Tuesday, November 10, 2026

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    Stagecoach North ScotlandFlixBusScottish Citylink Coaches LtdStagecoach West Scotland9h 23m • 3 changes
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    Stagecoach North ScotlandFlixBusScottish Citylink Coaches LtdStagecoach West Scotland9h 29m • 3 changes
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    Arrives next day

    Stagecoach North ScotlandFlixBusScottish Citylink Coaches LtdStagecoach West Scotland19h 25m • 3 changes
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    Arrives next day

    Stagecoach North ScotlandScottish Citylink Coaches LtdScottish Citylink Coaches LtdStagecoach West Scotland17h 39m • 3 changes

Departing Wednesday, November 11, 2026

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    Stagecoach North ScotlandFlixBusScottish Citylink Coaches LtdStagecoach West Scotland9h 23m • 3 changes
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    Stagecoach North ScotlandFlixBusScottish Citylink Coaches LtdStagecoach West Scotland9h 29m • 3 changes
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    Arrives next day

    Stagecoach North ScotlandFlixBusScottish Citylink Coaches LtdStagecoach West Scotland19h 25m • 3 changes
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    Arrives next day

    Stagecoach North ScotlandScottish Citylink Coaches LtdScottish Citylink Coaches LtdStagecoach West Scotland17h 39m • 3 changes

Departing Thursday, November 12, 2026

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    Stagecoach North ScotlandFlixBusScottish Citylink Coaches LtdStagecoach West Scotland9h 23m • 3 changes
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    Stagecoach North ScotlandFlixBusScottish Citylink Coaches LtdStagecoach West Scotland9h 29m • 3 changes
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    Arrives next day

    Stagecoach North ScotlandFlixBusScottish Citylink Coaches LtdStagecoach West Scotland19h 25m • 3 changes
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    Arrives next day

    Stagecoach North ScotlandScottish Citylink Coaches LtdScottish Citylink Coaches LtdStagecoach West Scotland17h 39m • 3 changes

Departing Friday, November 13, 2026

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    Stagecoach North ScotlandFlixBusScottish Citylink Coaches LtdStagecoach West Scotland9h 23m • 3 changes
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    Stagecoach North ScotlandFlixBusScottish Citylink Coaches LtdStagecoach West Scotland9h 29m • 3 changes
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    Arrives next day

    Stagecoach North ScotlandFlixBusScottish Citylink Coaches LtdStagecoach West Scotland19h 28m • 3 changes
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    Arrives next day

    Stagecoach North ScotlandScottish Citylink Coaches LtdScottish Citylink Coaches LtdStagecoach West Scotland17h 39m • 3 changes

Departing Saturday, November 14, 2026

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    Stagecoach North ScotlandFlixBusScottish Citylink Coaches LtdStagecoach West Scotland9h 23m • 3 changes
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    Stagecoach North ScotlandFlixBusScottish Citylink Coaches LtdStagecoach West Scotland9h 29m • 3 changes
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    Arrives next day

    Stagecoach North ScotlandFlixBusScottish Citylink Coaches LtdStagecoach West Scotland22h 12m • 3 changes
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    Stagecoach North ScotlandScottish Citylink Coaches LtdScottish Citylink Coaches LtdStagecoach West Scotland19h 14m • 3 changes
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Departing Sunday, November 15, 2026

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    Stagecoach North ScotlandFlixBusScottish Citylink Coaches LtdStagecoach West Scotland9h 49m • 3 changes

Frequently asked questions

Want 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.

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  • Distance: 279.5 mi
  • Duration: 14h 8m

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

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.

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