The average bus between Dunbar and Cairnryan takes 5h 40m and the fastest bus takes 5h 16m. The bus service runs several times per day from Dunbar to Cairnryan. 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 4 times a day between Dunbar and Cairnryan. The earliest departure is at 2:02 AM at night, and the last departure from Dunbar is at 3:14 PM which arrives into Cairnryan at 8:30 PM. All services require a transfer at Princes Street and take an average of 5h 40m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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Want to know about travelling from Dunbar to Cairnryan? 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 Dunbar to Cairnryan. However, there are services departing from Dunbar station and arriving at Cairnryan station via Princes Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 40m.
Dunbar to Cairnryan bus services, operated by East Coast Buses, depart from High Street station.
Dunbar to Cairnryan bus services, operated by East Coast Buses, arrive at Cairnryan Stena Terminal station.
The distance between Dunbar and Cairnryan is 195.1 km. The road distance is 251 km.
You can take a bus from High Street to Cairnryan Stena Terminal via Princes Street, Buchanan Bus Station, and Glasgow Buchanan in around 6h 1m.