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Trip Overview

The average bus between Prestwick Airport and Cairnryan takes 1h 53m and the fastest bus takes 1h 45m. 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.

1h 53m
Duration
48 mi
Distance
£10
Average price
3 times a day
Frequency

Prestwick Airport to Cairnryan bus times

Buses run 3 times a day between Prestwick Airport and Cairnryan. The earliest departure is at 8:06 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Prestwick Airport is at 4:40 PM which arrives into Cairnryan at 6:25 PM. All services require a transfer at Ayr Bus Station and take an average of 1h 53m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Tuesday, November 10, 2026

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    Stagecoach West ScotlandTranslink2h 2m • 1 change

Departing Wednesday, November 11, 2026

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    Stagecoach West ScotlandTranslink1h 52m • 1 change
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    Stagecoach West ScotlandTranslink1h 47m • 1 change
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    Stagecoach West ScotlandTranslink2h 2m • 1 change

Departing Thursday, November 12, 2026

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    Stagecoach West ScotlandTranslink1h 52m • 1 change
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    Stagecoach West ScotlandTranslink1h 47m • 1 change
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    Stagecoach West ScotlandTranslink2h 2m • 1 change

Departing Friday, November 13, 2026

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    Stagecoach West ScotlandTranslink1h 52m • 1 change
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    Stagecoach West ScotlandTranslink1h 47m • 1 change
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    Stagecoach West ScotlandTranslink2h 2m • 1 change

Departing Saturday, November 14, 2026

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    Stagecoach West ScotlandTranslink1h 48m • 1 change
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    Stagecoach West ScotlandTranslink1h 48m • 1 change
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    Stagecoach West ScotlandTranslink1h 48m • 1 change

Departing Sunday, November 15, 2026

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    Stagecoach West ScotlandTranslink2h 19m • 1 change
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    Stagecoach West ScotlandTranslink1h 45m • 1 change
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    Stagecoach West ScotlandTranslink1h 45m • 1 change

Departing Monday, November 16, 2026

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    Stagecoach West ScotlandTranslink1h 52m • 1 change
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    Stagecoach West ScotlandTranslink1h 47m • 1 change
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    Stagecoach West ScotlandTranslink2h 2m • 1 change

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: 47.9 mi
  • Duration: 1h 53m

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

Translink operates a bus from Ayr to Cairnryan Stena Terminal 3 times a day. Tickets cost £4 and the journey takes 1h 25m.

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