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Trip Overview

The average bus between Nairn and Cairnryan takes 10h 54m and the fastest bus takes 7h 51m. 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.

10h 54m
Duration
266 mi
Distance
£41
Average price
3 times a day
Frequency

Nairn to Cairnryan bus times

Buses run 3 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 2:25 PM. All services require a transfer at Bus Station Stance 3 and take an average of 10h 54m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Wednesday, November 11, 2026

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    Stagecoach North ScotlandFlixBusTranslink7h 51m • 2 changes
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    Stagecoach North ScotlandFlixBusTranslink8h 9m • 2 changes
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    Arrives next day

    Stagecoach North ScotlandScottish Citylink Coaches LtdTranslink16h 11m • 2 changes

Departing Thursday, November 12, 2026

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    Stagecoach North ScotlandFlixBusTranslink7h 51m • 2 changes
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    Stagecoach North ScotlandFlixBusTranslink8h 9m • 2 changes
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    Arrives next day

    Stagecoach North ScotlandScottish Citylink Coaches LtdTranslink16h 11m • 2 changes

Departing Friday, November 13, 2026

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    Stagecoach North ScotlandFlixBusTranslink7h 51m • 2 changes
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    Stagecoach North ScotlandFlixBusTranslink8h 9m • 2 changes
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    Arrives next day

    Stagecoach North ScotlandScottish Citylink Coaches LtdTranslink16h 11m • 2 changes

Departing Saturday, November 14, 2026

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    Stagecoach North ScotlandFlixBusTranslink7h 51m • 2 changes
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    Stagecoach North ScotlandFlixBusTranslink8h 9m • 2 changes
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    Arrives next day

    Stagecoach North ScotlandScottish Citylink Coaches LtdTranslink16h 11m • 2 changes
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    Arrives next day

    Stagecoach North ScotlandFlixBusTranslink15h 59m • 2 changes

Departing Sunday, November 15, 2026

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    Stagecoach North ScotlandFlixBusTranslink8h 46m • 2 changes
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    Arrives next day

    Stagecoach North ScotlandScottish Citylink Coaches LtdTranslink16h 34m • 2 changes

Departing Monday, November 16, 2026

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    Stagecoach North ScotlandFlixBusTranslink7h 51m • 2 changes
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    Stagecoach North ScotlandFlixBusTranslink8h 9m • 2 changes
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    Arrives next day

    Stagecoach North ScotlandScottish Citylink Coaches LtdTranslink16h 11m • 2 changes

Departing Tuesday, November 17, 2026

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    Stagecoach North ScotlandFlixBusTranslink7h 51m • 2 changes
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    Stagecoach North ScotlandFlixBusTranslink8h 9m • 2 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.

Map of how to get from Nairn to Cairnryan.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 266 mi
  • Duration: 10h 54m

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

You can take a bus from Bus Station to Cairnryan Stena Terminal via Bus Station Stance 3, Buchanan Bus Station, and Glasgow Buchanan in around 8h 18m.

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