The average bus between Prestwick and Cairnryan Port takes 3h 7m and the fastest bus takes 2h 32m. The bus service runs several times per day from Prestwick 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 Prestwick and Cairnryan Port. 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 Port at 11:22 PM. All services require a transfer at Ayr Bus Station and take an average of 3h 7m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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3h • 2 changesWant to know about travelling from Prestwick 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 Prestwick to Cairnryan Port. However, there are services departing from Ayr Bus Station and arriving at Ferry Terminal station via Henrietta Street station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 7m.
Prestwick to Cairnryan Port bus services, operated by Stagecoach West Scotland, depart from Ayr Bus Station.
Prestwick to Cairnryan Port bus services, operated by Stagecoach West Scotland, arrive at Ferry Terminal station.
The distance between Prestwick and Cairnryan Port is 64.7 km. The road distance is 78 km.
You can take a bus from Gardiner Street to Ferry Terminal via Ayr Bus Station and Henrietta Street in around 3h 13m.