The average bus between Cairnryan and Ellon takes 9h 19m and the fastest bus takes 7h 5m. The bus service runs several times per day from Cairnryan to Ellon. 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 3 times a day between Cairnryan and Ellon. The earliest departure is at 10:15 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Cairnryan is at 6:15 PM which arrives into Ellon at 8:03 AM. All services require a transfer at Glasgow Buchanan and take an average of 9h 19m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


7h 18m • 2 changes


8h 3m • 2 changes
Arrives next day


13h 7m • 2 changes


7h 18m • 2 changes


8h 3m • 2 changes
Arrives next day


13h 7m • 2 changes


7h 18m • 2 changes


8h 3m • 2 changes
Arrives next day


13h 7m • 2 changes


7h 18m • 2 changes


8h 3m • 2 changes
Arrives next day


13h 7m • 2 changes
Want to know about travelling from Cairnryan to Ellon? 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 Cairnryan to Ellon. However, there are services departing from Cairnryan station and arriving at Ellon station via Glasgow Buchanan. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 19m.
Cairnryan to Ellon bus services, operated by Translink, depart from Cairnryan Stena Terminal station.
Cairnryan to Ellon bus services, operated by Translink, arrive at Union Square Bus Station.
The distance between Cairnryan and Ellon is 322.6 km. The road distance is 394 km.
You can take a bus from Cairnryan Stena Terminal to Market Street via Glasgow Buchanan, Buchanan Bus Station, and Union Square Bus Station in around 6h 21m.