The average bus between Cairnryan and Tain takes 13h 40m and the fastest bus takes 8h 42m. The bus service runs several times per day from Cairnryan to Tain. 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 Tain. 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 Tain at 3:59 PM. All services require a transfer at Glasgow Buchanan and take an average of 13h 40m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



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Want to know about travelling from Cairnryan to Tain? 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 Tain. However, there are services departing from Cairnryan station and arriving at Tain station via Glasgow Buchanan. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 40m.
Cairnryan to Tain bus services, operated by Translink, depart from Cairnryan Stena Terminal station.
Cairnryan to Tain bus services, operated by Translink, arrive at Bus Station Stance 3.
The distance between Cairnryan and Tain is 321.2 km. The road distance is 461 km.
You can take a bus from Cairnryan Stena Terminal to Post Office via Glasgow Buchanan, Buchanan Bus Station, Bus Station Stance 2, and Library in around 8h 47m.