The average bus between Southampton and Cairnryan takes 22h 12m and the fastest bus takes 19h 18m. The bus service runs several times per day from Southampton 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 Southampton and Cairnryan. The earliest departure is at 8:55 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Southampton is at 4:00 PM which arrives into Cairnryan at 2:43 PM. All services require a transfer at Birmingham Coach Station and take an average of 22h 12m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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Want to know about travelling from Southampton 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 Southampton to Cairnryan. However, there are services departing from Southampton station and arriving at Cairnryan station via Birmingham Coach Station station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 22h 12m.
Southampton to Cairnryan bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Coach Station.
Southampton to Cairnryan bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Old Pier station.
The distance between Southampton and Cairnryan is 513.3 km. The road distance is 836 km.
You can take a bus from Coach Station to Old Pier via Birmingham Coach Station, Buchanan Bus Station, Ayr Bus Station, and Henrietta Street in around 16h.