Prestwick to Cairnryan Buses

Prestwick to Cairnryan buses

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Trip Overview

The average bus between Prestwick and Cairnryan takes 3h 5m and the fastest bus takes 2h 30m. The bus service runs several times per day from Prestwick 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.

3h 5m
Duration: 55 mi
Distance: £25
Average price: Every 4 hours
Frequency

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Take the bus from Ayr Bus Station to Henrietta Streetbus 60 / ...
Take the bus from Henrietta Street to Old Pierbus 360 / ...

3h 11m

£21–30

Prestwick to Cairnryan bus times

Buses run every 4 hours between Prestwick and Cairnryan. The earliest departure is at 5:58 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Prestwick is at 7:17 PM which arrives into Cairnryan at 11:21 PM. All services require a transfer at Ayr Bus Station and take an average of 3h 5m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Monday, October 12, 2026

5:58 AM → 8:28 AM
2h 30m • 2 changes
8:28 AM → 11:18 AM
2h 50m • 2 changes
10:20 AM → 1:18 PM
2h 58m • 2 changes
12:20 PM → 3:18 PM
2h 58m • 2 changes
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Departing Tuesday, October 13, 2026

5:58 AM → 8:28 AM
2h 30m • 2 changes
8:28 AM → 11:18 AM
2h 50m • 2 changes
10:20 AM → 1:18 PM
2h 58m • 2 changes
12:20 PM → 3:18 PM
2h 58m • 2 changes
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Departing Wednesday, October 14, 2026

5:58 AM → 8:28 AM
2h 30m • 2 changes
8:28 AM → 11:18 AM
2h 50m • 2 changes
10:20 AM → 1:18 PM
2h 58m • 2 changes
12:20 PM → 3:18 PM
2h 58m • 2 changes
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Departing Thursday, October 15, 2026

5:58 AM → 8:28 AM
2h 30m • 2 changes
8:28 AM → 11:18 AM
2h 50m • 2 changes
10:20 AM → 1:18 PM
2h 58m • 2 changes
12:20 PM → 3:18 PM
2h 58m • 2 changes
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Departing Friday, October 16, 2026

5:58 AM → 8:28 AM
2h 30m • 2 changes
8:28 AM → 11:18 AM
2h 50m • 2 changes
10:20 AM → 1:18 PM
2h 58m • 2 changes
12:20 PM → 3:18 PM
2h 58m • 2 changes
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Departing Saturday, October 17, 2026

6:28 AM → 9:18 AM
2h 50m • 2 changes
8:20 AM → 11:18 AM
2h 58m • 2 changes
10:20 AM → 1:18 PM
2h 58m • 2 changes
12:20 PM → 3:18 PM
2h 58m • 2 changes
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Departing Sunday, October 18, 2026

8:26 AM → 11:41 AM
3h 15m • 2 changes
11:10 AM → 2:43 PM
3h 33m • 2 changes
2:10 PM → 5:56 PM
3h 46m • 2 changes
5:10 PM → 8:42 PM
3h 32m • 2 changes

Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Prestwick 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.

Prestwick to Cairnryan buses

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Prestwick to Cairnryan bus times

Departing Monday, October 12, 2026

5:58 AM → 8:28 AM

8:28 AM → 11:18 AM

10:20 AM → 1:18 PM

12:20 PM → 3:18 PM

Departing Tuesday, October 13, 2026

5:58 AM → 8:28 AM

8:28 AM → 11:18 AM

10:20 AM → 1:18 PM

12:20 PM → 3:18 PM

Departing Wednesday, October 14, 2026

5:58 AM → 8:28 AM

8:28 AM → 11:18 AM

10:20 AM → 1:18 PM

12:20 PM → 3:18 PM

Departing Thursday, October 15, 2026

5:58 AM → 8:28 AM

8:28 AM → 11:18 AM

10:20 AM → 1:18 PM

12:20 PM → 3:18 PM

Departing Friday, October 16, 2026

5:58 AM → 8:28 AM

8:28 AM → 11:18 AM

10:20 AM → 1:18 PM

12:20 PM → 3:18 PM

Departing Saturday, October 17, 2026

6:28 AM → 9:18 AM

8:20 AM → 11:18 AM

10:20 AM → 1:18 PM

12:20 PM → 3:18 PM

Departing Sunday, October 18, 2026

8:26 AM → 11:41 AM

11:10 AM → 2:43 PM

2:10 PM → 5:56 PM

5:10 PM → 8:42 PM

Frequently asked questions

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

Bus from Ayr Bus Station to Henrietta Street

Bus from Henrietta Street to Old Pier

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Bus trips from Prestwick

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