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Trip Overview

The average bus between Prestwick Airport and Cairnryan takes 4h 9m and the fastest bus takes 2h 50m. The bus service runs several times per day from Prestwick Airport 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.

4h 9m
Duration
56 mi
Distance
£26
Average price
Every 4 hours
Frequency

Prestwick Airport to Cairnryan bus times

Buses run every 4 hours between Prestwick Airport and Cairnryan. The earliest departure is at 12:40 AM at night, and the last departure from Prestwick Airport is at 7:45 PM which arrives into Cairnryan at 11:21 PM. All services require a transfer at Ayr Bus Station and take an average of 4h 9m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Wednesday, November 11, 2026

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    Stagecoach West ScotlandStagecoach West ScotlandStagecoach West Scotland2h 55m • 2 changes
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    Stagecoach West ScotlandStagecoach West ScotlandStagecoach West Scotland3h 36m • 2 changes

Departing Thursday, November 12, 2026

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    Stagecoach West ScotlandStagecoach West ScotlandStagecoach West Scotland7h 18m • 2 changes
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    Stagecoach West ScotlandStagecoach West ScotlandStagecoach West Scotland3h 18m • 2 changes
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    Stagecoach West ScotlandStagecoach West ScotlandStagecoach West Scotland2h 50m • 2 changes
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    Stagecoach West ScotlandStagecoach West ScotlandStagecoach West Scotland3h • 2 changes
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Departing Friday, November 13, 2026

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    Stagecoach West ScotlandStagecoach West ScotlandStagecoach West Scotland6h 18m • 2 changes
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    Stagecoach West ScotlandStagecoach West ScotlandStagecoach West Scotland3h 18m • 2 changes
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    Stagecoach West ScotlandStagecoach West ScotlandStagecoach West Scotland2h 50m • 2 changes
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    Stagecoach West ScotlandStagecoach West ScotlandStagecoach West Scotland3h • 2 changes
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Departing Saturday, November 14, 2026

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    Stagecoach West ScotlandStagecoach West ScotlandStagecoach West Scotland7h 8m • 2 changes
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    Stagecoach West ScotlandStagecoach West ScotlandStagecoach West Scotland3h 6m • 2 changes
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    Stagecoach West ScotlandStagecoach West ScotlandStagecoach West Scotland3h 1m • 2 changes
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    Stagecoach West ScotlandStagecoach West ScotlandStagecoach West Scotland3h 1m • 2 changes
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Departing Sunday, November 15, 2026

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    Stagecoach West ScotlandStagecoach West ScotlandStagecoach West Scotland11h 2m • 2 changes
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    Stagecoach West ScotlandStagecoach West ScotlandStagecoach West Scotland3h 34m • 2 changes
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    Stagecoach West ScotlandStagecoach West ScotlandStagecoach West Scotland3h 47m • 2 changes
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    Stagecoach West ScotlandStagecoach West ScotlandStagecoach West Scotland3h 33m • 2 changes

Departing Monday, November 16, 2026

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    Stagecoach West ScotlandStagecoach West ScotlandStagecoach West Scotland7h 18m • 2 changes
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    Stagecoach West ScotlandStagecoach West ScotlandStagecoach West Scotland3h 18m • 2 changes
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    Stagecoach West ScotlandStagecoach West ScotlandStagecoach West Scotland2h 50m • 2 changes
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    Stagecoach West ScotlandStagecoach West ScotlandStagecoach West Scotland3h • 2 changes
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Departing Tuesday, November 17, 2026

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    Stagecoach West ScotlandStagecoach West ScotlandStagecoach West Scotland7h 18m • 2 changes
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    Stagecoach West ScotlandStagecoach West ScotlandStagecoach West Scotland3h 18m • 2 changes
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    Stagecoach West ScotlandStagecoach West ScotlandStagecoach West Scotland2h 50m • 2 changes
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    Stagecoach West ScotlandStagecoach West ScotlandStagecoach West Scotland3h • 2 changes
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Prestwick Airport 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 Prestwick Airport to Cairnryan.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 55.8 mi
  • Duration: 4h 9m

What companies run services between Prestwick Airport, Scotland and Cairnryan, Scotland?

You can take a bus from Prestwick Airport Stop 2 to Old Pier via Ayr Bus Station and Henrietta Street in around 3h 11m.

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