The average bus between Cairnryan and Linlithgow takes 8h 6m and the fastest bus takes 4h 24m. The bus service runs several times per day from Cairnryan to Linlithgow. 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 Linlithgow. 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 Linlithgow at 9:04 AM. All services require a transfer at Glasgow Buchanan and take an average of 8h 6m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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Want to know about travelling from Cairnryan to Linlithgow? 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 Linlithgow. However, there are services departing from Cairnryan station and arriving at Linlithgow station via Glasgow Buchanan. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 6m.
Cairnryan to Linlithgow bus services, operated by Translink, depart from Cairnryan Stena Terminal station.
Cairnryan to Linlithgow bus services, operated by Translink, arrive at Grahamston Station.
The distance between Cairnryan and Linlithgow is 143.2 km. The road distance is 183 km.
You can take a bus from Cairnryan Stena Terminal to Cross via Glasgow Buchanan, Buchanan Bus Station, Grahamston Station, and Weir Street in around 4h 34m.