The average bus between Newhaven and Cairnryan takes 4h 26m and the fastest bus takes 4h 19m. The bus service runs several times per day from Newhaven 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 Newhaven and Cairnryan. The earliest departure is at 6:03 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Newhaven is at 4:07 PM which arrives into Cairnryan at 8:30 PM. All services require a transfer at Princes Street and take an average of 4h 26m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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Want to know about travelling from Newhaven 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 Newhaven to Cairnryan. However, there are services departing from Newhaven station and arriving at Cairnryan station via Buchanan Bus Station station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 26m.
Newhaven to Cairnryan bus services, operated by Lothian, depart from Princes Street station.
Newhaven to Cairnryan bus services, operated by Lothian, arrive at Cairnryan Stena Terminal station.
The distance between Newhaven and Cairnryan is 160.7 km. The road distance is 208 km.
You can take a bus from Fishmarket Square to Cairnryan Stena Terminal via Princes Street, Buchanan Bus Station, and Glasgow Buchanan in around 5h 16m.