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Retford to Cairnryan buses

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Trip Overview

The average bus between Retford and Cairnryan takes 23h 25m and the fastest bus takes 20h 54m. The bus runs, on average, 2 times per week from Retford 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.

23h 25m
Duration
361 mi
Distance
£78
Average price
Twice a week
Frequency

Retford to Cairnryan bus times

Buses run twice a week between Retford and Cairnryan. The earliest departure is at 9:45 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Retford is at 5:50 PM which arrives into Cairnryan at 2:44 PM. All services require a transfer at Doncaster Frenchgate Interchange/B1 and take an average of 23h 25m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Saturday, November 7, 2026

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    Stagecoach East MidlandsFirst South YorkshireNational ExpressStagecoach West ScotlandStagecoach West Scotland25h 57m • 4 changes
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    Arrives next day

    Stagecoach East MidlandsFirst South YorkshireFlixBusStagecoach West ScotlandStagecoach West Scotland20h 54m • 4 changes

Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Retford 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.

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  • Distance: 360.7 mi
  • Duration: 23h 25m

What companies run services between Retford, England and Cairnryan, Scotland?

You can take a bus from The Square to Old Pier via Doncaster Frenchgate Interchange/B1, Doncaster Frenchgate Interchange/B7, Meadowhall Interchange/B1, Buchanan Bus Station, and Ayr Bus Station in around 12h 36m.

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