The average bus between Rugby and Cairnryan takes 19h 42m and the fastest bus takes 15h 13m. The bus service runs several times per day from Rugby 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 twice daily between Rugby and Cairnryan. The earliest departure is at 9:50 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Rugby is at 8:05 PM which arrives into Cairnryan at 11:18 AM. All services require a transfer at Pool Meadow Bus Station and take an average of 19h 42m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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17h 13m • 5 changes
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Want to know about travelling from Rugby 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 Rugby to Cairnryan. However, there are services departing from Rugby station and arriving at Cairnryan station via Buchanan Bus Station station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 19h 42m.
Rugby to Cairnryan bus services, operated by Stagecoach Midlands, depart from Birmingham Coach Station.
Rugby to Cairnryan bus services, operated by Stagecoach Midlands, arrive at Old Pier station.
The distance between Rugby and Cairnryan is 380.9 km. The road distance is 684 km.
You can take a bus from Lawrence Sheriff Street to Old Pier via Pool Meadow Bus Station, Birmingham Coach Station, Buchanan Bus Station, Ayr Bus Station, and Henrietta Street in around 14h 47m.