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.
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.


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3h • 2 changesWant 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.
No, there is no direct bus from Prestwick Airport to Cairnryan. However, there are services departing from Ayr Bus Station and arriving at Old Pier station via Henrietta Street station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 9m.
Prestwick Airport to Cairnryan bus services, operated by Stagecoach West Scotland, depart from Ayr Bus Station.
Prestwick Airport to Cairnryan bus services, operated by Stagecoach West Scotland, arrive at Old Pier station.
The distance between Prestwick Airport and Cairnryan is 65 km. The road distance is 79 km.
You can take a bus from Prestwick Airport Stop 2 to Old Pier via Ayr Bus Station and Henrietta Street in around 3h 11m.