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.
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 11:20 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.


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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.
No, there is no direct bus from Saltcoats to Cairnryan. However, there are services departing from Saltcoats station and arriving at Cairnryan station via Ayr Bus Station station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 51m.
Saltcoats to Cairnryan bus services, operated by Stagecoach West Scotland, depart from North Ayrshire Museum station.
Saltcoats to Cairnryan bus services, operated by Stagecoach West Scotland, arrive at Old Pier station.
The distance between Saltcoats and Cairnryan is 74.8 km. The road distance is 115 km.
You can take a bus from North Ayrshire Museum to Old Pier via Ayr Bus Station and Henrietta Street in around 3h 53m.