Ayr to Cairnryan bus with Scottish Citylink

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Stagecoach West Scotland
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The cheapest and fastest coaches from Ayr to Cairnryan

Showing times and prices for 06 Nov

Cheapest price

£10

Average price

£10

Fastest journey

1 h 15 m

Average duration

1 h 15 m

Buses per day

5

Distance

60 km

Cheap tickets

The best way to find a cheap coach ticket from Ayr to Cairnryan is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.

The average ticket from Ayr to Cairnryan will cost around £10 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap coach tickets today for only £10.

Fast coaches

Of the 5 buses that leave Ayr for Cairnryan every day 5 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.

These direct buses cover the 60 km distance in an average of 1 h 15 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 1 h 15 m .

The slowest buses will take 1 h 15 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.

Stagecoach West Scotland
06:301h56
Ayr
08:26Cairnryan
£101One-way
1 change
Stagecoach West Scotland
08:502h24
Ayr
11:14Cairnryan
£101One-way
1 change
Stagecoach West Scotland
10:502h24
Ayr
13:14Cairnryan
£101One-way
1 change
Stagecoach West Scotland
12:502h24
Ayr
15:14Cairnryan
£101One-way
1 change
Stagecoach West Scotland
14:502h24
Ayr
17:14Cairnryan
£101One-way
1 change

Travel Information

Compare coach and train for Ayr to Cairnryan

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Ayr to Cairnryan among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £8. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 1h 22m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £8, and a train costs an average of £17.

Distance: 60 km

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Coach
Most popular
Train

£13

Average Price

Cheapest

£17

Average Price

2h 2m

Average total duration

1h 32m

Onboard

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30m

Additional time*

1h 52m

Average total duration

Fastest

1h 22m

Onboard

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30m

Additional time*

Direct Options

Direct Options

Live departures

Ayr to Cairnryan bus times

Showing buses for today, Wednesday 5 November
Last updated at 08:38
ProviderDepartsDurationArrivesChanges
Tickets
Stagecoach West Scotland08:50 Ayr
2h24
11:14 Cairnryan1 change
Scottish Citylink09:15 Ayr
1h15
10:30 Cairnryan0 changesdirect
Translink UK09:25 Ayr
1h15
10:40 Cairnryan0 changesdirect
Stagecoach West Scotland10:50 Ayr
2h24
13:14 Cairnryan1 change
Thursday 6 November
Stagecoach West Scotland06:30 Ayr
1h56
08:26 Cairnryan1 change

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Journey information

Overview: Bus from Ayr to Cairnryan

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Buses from Ayr to Cairnryan run on average 10 times per day, taking around 1h 32m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at £8 if you book in advance.
Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
Price information
Distance
60 km
Average bus duration
1h 32m
Cheapest ticket price
£8
Buses per day
10
Direct buses
5
Fastest bus
1h 15m
First bus
06:30
Last bus
19:15
Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
Price information

Bus providers: Scottish Citylink, Translink UK, Stagecoach West Scotland from Ayr to CairnryanYou can travel by bus between Ayr to Cairnryan with Scottish Citylink, Translink UK, Stagecoach West Scotland for as low as £8. When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey

Scottish Citylink

Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Duration
1h 15m
Cheapest Price
£14
Scottish Citylink frequency
2 a day

Translink UK

Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Duration
1h 15m
Cheapest Price
£20
Translink UK frequency
1 a day

Stagecoach West Scotland

Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Duration
1h 48m
Cheapest Price
£8
Stagecoach West Scotland frequency
5 a day

FAQs: Ayr to Cairnryan coach

FAQs: Take the bus from Ayr to Cairnryan with ease. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have the information you need to know so you can find the best option from Ayr to Cairnryan.
FAQs
Cheap coach tickets from Ayr to Cairnryan can start from as little as £9 when you book in advance. The average coach ticket price for Ayr to Cairnryan is £14; however, prices vary depending on the time of day and class and they tend to be more expensive on the day.
The coach time from Ayr to Cairnryan is on average 1 h 15 min   for the 37 mile long journey, but the time it takes to go from Ayr to Cairnryan by coach can vary depending on specific dates or if traveling on weekends and holidays.
The first coach from Ayr to Cairnryan leaves at 07: 15. Plan your trip with the Journey Planner   from Omio.
The last coach from Ayr to Cairnryan leaves at 21: 56.
Yes, it is possible to travel from Ayr to Cairnryan without having to change trains with Scottish Citylink, Stagecoach West Scotland or Translink UK. There are 4 direct coaches from Ayr to Cairnryan each day. There may be fewer direct services available on weekends or holidays.
Take the Ayr to Cairnryan coach with Scottish Citylink, Stagecoach West Scotland or Translink UK. However, it's always good to check out all possible coach companies for the journey to Cairnryan from Ayr as there might be differences in the amenities they offer.
A day trip to Cairnryan from Ayr is worth doing with a journey time of 1 h 15 min each way. Check with Omio app   the best way to travel.
The cheapest month to travel from Ayr to Cairnryan by coach is March.
You have options as you can travel between Ayr and Cairnryan 2 different ways: coach or train.
No, the coach from Ayr to Cairnryan has no accessibility options.
No, there are no bathrooms on board the coach from Ayr to Cairnryan.
No, bikes are not allowed on board the coach from Ayr to Cairnryan.

To find the cheapest bus tickets for your trip from Ayr to Cairnryan, follow these tips:

  • Book in advance: Tickets are often cheaper when booked early.
  • Be flexible with dates and times: Traveling during off-peak hours or on weekdays can help you save money.
  • Use our search filters: Sort results by price to quickly identify the most affordable options.
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    Yes, there is food available to purchase on board the coach from Ayr to Cairnryan.
    No, luggage for the coach from Ayr to Cairnryan needs to be booked in addition.
    No, there are no additional luggage options for the coach from Ayr to Cairnryan.
    Unfortunately, pets are not allowed on the coach from Ayr to Cairnryan.
    No, there are no USB plugs on board the coach from Ayr to Cairnryan.
    No, there is no WiFi on board the coach from Ayr to Cairnryan.

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