The average bus between West Kilbride and Cairnryan takes 6h 4m and the fastest bus takes 2h 46m. The bus service runs several times per day from West Kilbride 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 West Kilbride and Cairnryan. The earliest departure is at 10:33 AM in the morning, and the last departure from West Kilbride is at 6:33 PM which arrives into Cairnryan at 10:40 AM. All services require a transfer at Ayr Bus Station and take an average of 6h 4m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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Want to know about travelling from West Kilbride 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 West Kilbride to Cairnryan. However, there are services departing from West Kilbride station and arriving at Cairnryan station via Ayr Bus Station station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 4m.
West Kilbride to Cairnryan bus services, operated by Stagecoach West Scotland, depart from Manse Road station.
West Kilbride to Cairnryan bus services, operated by Stagecoach West Scotland, arrive at Cairnryan Stena Terminal station.
The distance between West Kilbride and Cairnryan is 80.9 km. The road distance is 113 km.
You can take a bus from Manse Road to Cairnryan Stena Terminal via Ayr Bus Station and Ayr in around 3h 45m.