The average bus between South Queensferry and Cairnryan takes 3h 58m and the fastest bus takes 3h 47m. The bus service runs several times per day from South Queensferry 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 4 times a day between South Queensferry and Cairnryan. The earliest departure is at 6:28 AM in the morning, and the last departure from South Queensferry is at 4:43 PM which arrives into Cairnryan at 8:30 PM. All services require a transfer at Terminal and take an average of 3h 58m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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Want to know about travelling from South Queensferry 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 South Queensferry to Cairnryan. However, there are services departing from South Queensferry station and arriving at Cairnryan station via Buchanan Bus Station station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 58m.
South Queensferry to Cairnryan bus services, operated by Stagecoach East Scotland, depart from Terminal station.
South Queensferry to Cairnryan bus services, operated by Stagecoach East Scotland, arrive at Cairnryan Stena Terminal station.
The distance between South Queensferry and Cairnryan is 152.6 km. The road distance is 205 km.
You can take a bus from Slip Road to Cairnryan Stena Terminal via Terminal, Buchanan Bus Station, and Glasgow Buchanan in around 4h 43m.