The average bus between Paisley and Cairnryan Port takes 5h 31m and the fastest bus takes 4h 12m. The bus service runs several times per day from Paisley to Cairnryan Port. 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 Port. The earliest departure is at 6:40 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Paisley is at 10:50 PM which arrives into Cairnryan Port at 11:43 AM. All services require a transfer at Central Station and take an average of 5h 31m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



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4h 29m • 3 changesWant to know about travelling from Paisley to Cairnryan Port? 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 Port. However, there are services departing from Paisley station and arriving at Cairnryan Port station via Ayr Bus Station station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 31m.
Paisley to Cairnryan Port bus services, operated by McGills Buses, depart from West Campbell Street station.
Paisley to Cairnryan Port bus services, operated by McGills Buses, arrive at Ferry Terminal station.
The distance between Paisley and Cairnryan Port is 103.2 km. The road distance is 160 km.
You can take a bus from Smithhills Street to Ferry Terminal via Central Station, West Campbell Street, Ayr Bus Station, and Henrietta Street in around 4h 40m.