The average bus between Cairnryan and Strachur takes 13h 20m and the fastest bus takes 6h 6m. The bus service runs several times per day from Cairnryan to Strachur. 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 twice daily between Cairnryan and Strachur. 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 Strachur at 10:51 AM. All services require a transfer at Glasgow Buchanan and take an average of 13h 20m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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Want to know about travelling from Cairnryan to Strachur? 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 Strachur. However, there are services departing from Cairnryan station and arriving at Strachur station via Glasgow Buchanan. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 20m.
Cairnryan to Strachur bus services, operated by Translink, depart from Cairnryan Stena Terminal station.
Cairnryan to Strachur bus services, operated by Translink, arrive at Lochfyne Oyster Bar station.
The distance between Cairnryan and Strachur is 132.7 km. The road distance is 230 km.
You can take a bus from Cairnryan Stena Terminal to Forest View via Glasgow Buchanan, Buchanan Bus Station, and Lochfyne Oyster Bar in around 5h 51m.