The average bus between The Kelpies and Cairnryan takes 7h 55m and the fastest bus takes 3h 49m. The bus service runs several times per day from The Kelpies 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 The Kelpies and Cairnryan. The earliest departure is at 10:51 AM in the morning, and the last departure from The Kelpies is at 5:53 PM which arrives into Cairnryan at 10:40 AM. All services require a transfer at Kerse Bridge and take an average of 7h 55m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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Want to know about travelling from The Kelpies 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 The Kelpies to Cairnryan. However, there are services departing from The Kelpies station and arriving at Cairnryan station via Buchanan Bus Station station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 55m.
The Kelpies to Cairnryan bus services, operated by Stagecoach East Scotland, depart from North Approach Road station.
The Kelpies to Cairnryan bus services, operated by Stagecoach East Scotland, arrive at Cairnryan Stena Terminal station.
The distance between The Kelpies and Cairnryan is 141.1 km. The road distance is 187 km.
You can take a vehicle from The Kelpies to Cairnryan Stena Terminal via Kerse Bridge, North Approach Road, Buchanan Bus Station, and Glasgow Buchanan in around 4h 36m.