The average bus between Paisley and Cairnryan takes 5h 2m and the fastest bus takes 3h 48m. The bus service runs several times per day from Paisley 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 every 4 hours between Paisley and Cairnryan. The earliest departure is at 12:00 AM at night, and the last departure from Paisley is at 11:30 PM which arrives into Cairnryan at 8:28 AM. All services require a transfer at Waterloo Lane and take an average of 5h 2m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



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Want to know about travelling from Paisley 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 Paisley to Cairnryan. However, there are services departing from Paisley station and arriving at Cairnryan station via Ayr Bus Station station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 2m.
Paisley to Cairnryan bus services, operated by First Greater Glasgow, depart from West Campbell Street station.
Paisley to Cairnryan bus services, operated by First Greater Glasgow, arrive at Old Pier station.
The distance between Paisley and Cairnryan is 102.5 km. The road distance is 154 km.
You can take a bus from Terminal Building to Old Pier via Waterloo Lane, West Campbell Street, Ayr Bus Station, and Henrietta Street in around 4h 12m.