The average bus between Cairnryan and Prestwick takes 4h 16m and the fastest bus takes 2h 18m. The bus service runs several times per day from Cairnryan to Prestwick. 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 every 4 hours between Cairnryan and Prestwick. The earliest departure is at 7:41 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Cairnryan is at 7:45 PM which arrives into Prestwick at 7:02 AM. All services require a transfer at Henrietta Street and take an average of 4h 16m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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Want to know about travelling from Cairnryan to Prestwick? 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 Prestwick. However, there are services departing from Cairnryan station and arriving at Prestwick station via Henrietta Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 16m.
Cairnryan to Prestwick bus services, operated by Stagecoach West Scotland, depart from Old Pier station.
Cairnryan to Prestwick bus services, operated by Stagecoach West Scotland, arrive at Ayr Bus Station.
The distance between Cairnryan and Prestwick is 63.9 km. The road distance is 88 km.
You can take a bus from Old Pier to Kyle Street via Henrietta Street and Ayr Bus Station in around 2h 18m.