Saltcoats to Cairnryan Buses

Saltcoats to Cairnryan buses

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Trip Overview

The average bus between Saltcoats and Cairnryan takes 3h 51m and the fastest bus takes 3h 14m. The bus service runs several times per day from Saltcoats 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 51m
Duration: 71 mi
Distance: £28
Average price: Every 4 hours
Frequency

Line 585 bus, bus

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Take the bus from North Ayrshire Museum to Ayr Bus Stationbus 585
Take the bus from Ayr Bus Station to Henrietta Streetbus 60 / ...
Take the bus from Henrietta Street to Old Pierbus 360 / ...

3h 53m

£23–33

Saltcoats to Cairnryan bus times

Buses run every 4 hours between Saltcoats and Cairnryan. The earliest departure is at 5:14 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Saltcoats is at 6:38 PM which arrives into Cairnryan at 11:21 PM. All services require a transfer at Ayr Bus Station and take an average of 3h 51m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Monday, November 9, 2026

1:38 PM → 5:18 PM
3h 40m • 2 changes
3:38 PM → 7:18 PM
3h 40m • 2 changes
6:38 PM → 11:21 PM
4h 43m • 2 changes

Departing Tuesday, November 10, 2026

5:14 AM → 8:28 AM
3h 14m • 2 changes
7:44 AM → 11:18 AM
3h 34m • 2 changes
9:38 AM → 1:18 PM
3h 40m • 2 changes
11:38 AM → 3:18 PM
3h 40m • 2 changes
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Departing Wednesday, November 11, 2026

5:14 AM → 8:28 AM
3h 14m • 2 changes
7:44 AM → 11:18 AM
3h 34m • 2 changes
9:38 AM → 1:18 PM
3h 40m • 2 changes
11:38 AM → 3:18 PM
3h 40m • 2 changes
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Departing Thursday, November 12, 2026

5:14 AM → 8:28 AM
3h 14m • 2 changes
7:44 AM → 11:18 AM
3h 34m • 2 changes
9:38 AM → 1:18 PM
3h 40m • 2 changes
11:38 AM → 3:18 PM
3h 40m • 2 changes
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Departing Friday, November 13, 2026

5:14 AM → 8:28 AM
3h 14m • 2 changes
7:44 AM → 11:18 AM
3h 34m • 2 changes
9:38 AM → 1:18 PM
3h 40m • 2 changes
11:38 AM → 3:18 PM
3h 40m • 2 changes
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Departing Saturday, November 14, 2026

5:44 AM → 9:18 AM
3h 34m • 2 changes
7:44 AM → 11:18 AM
3h 34m • 2 changes
9:38 AM → 1:18 PM
3h 40m • 2 changes
11:38 AM → 3:18 PM
3h 40m • 2 changes
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Departing Sunday, November 15, 2026

9:13 AM → 2:44 PM
5h 31m • 2 changes
12:57 PM → 5:57 PM
5h • 2 changes
2:57 PM → 8:43 PM
5h 46m • 2 changes

Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Saltcoats 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.

Saltcoats to Cairnryan buses

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Line 585 bus, bus

Saltcoats to Cairnryan bus times

Departing Monday, November 9, 2026

1:38 PM → 5:18 PM

3:38 PM → 7:18 PM

6:38 PM → 11:21 PM

Departing Tuesday, November 10, 2026

5:14 AM → 8:28 AM

7:44 AM → 11:18 AM

9:38 AM → 1:18 PM

11:38 AM → 3:18 PM

Departing Wednesday, November 11, 2026

5:14 AM → 8:28 AM

7:44 AM → 11:18 AM

9:38 AM → 1:18 PM

11:38 AM → 3:18 PM

Departing Thursday, November 12, 2026

5:14 AM → 8:28 AM

7:44 AM → 11:18 AM

9:38 AM → 1:18 PM

11:38 AM → 3:18 PM

Departing Friday, November 13, 2026

5:14 AM → 8:28 AM

7:44 AM → 11:18 AM

9:38 AM → 1:18 PM

11:38 AM → 3:18 PM

Departing Saturday, November 14, 2026

5:44 AM → 9:18 AM

7:44 AM → 11:18 AM

9:38 AM → 1:18 PM

11:38 AM → 3:18 PM

Departing Sunday, November 15, 2026

9:13 AM → 2:44 PM

12:57 PM → 5:57 PM

2:57 PM → 8:43 PM

Frequently asked questions

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

Bus from North Ayrshire Museum to Ayr Bus Station

Bus from Ayr Bus Station to Henrietta Street

Bus from Henrietta Street to Old Pier

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