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Trip Overview

The average bus between Dundee and Cairnryan takes 5h 35m and the fastest bus takes 4h 30m. The bus service runs several times per day from Dundee 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.

5h 35m
Duration
160 mi
Distance
£21
Average price
3 times a day
Frequency

Dundee to Cairnryan bus times

Buses run 3 times a day between Dundee and Cairnryan. The earliest departure is at 3:30 AM at night, and the last departure from Dundee is at 1:55 PM which arrives into Cairnryan at 6:25 PM. All services require a transfer at Buchanan Bus Station and take an average of 5h 35m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Wednesday, November 11, 2026

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    Scottish Citylink Coaches LtdTranslink6h 55m • 1 change
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    Scottish Citylink Coaches LtdTranslink5h 15m • 1 change
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    Park's of HamiltonTranslink5h 10m • 1 change

Departing Thursday, November 12, 2026

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    Scottish Citylink Coaches LtdTranslink6h 55m • 1 change
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    Scottish Citylink Coaches LtdTranslink5h 15m • 1 change
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    Park's of HamiltonTranslink5h 10m • 1 change

Departing Friday, November 13, 2026

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    Scottish Citylink Coaches LtdTranslink6h 55m • 1 change
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    Scottish Citylink Coaches LtdTranslink4h 40m • 1 change
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    Scottish Citylink Coaches LtdTranslink4h 30m • 1 change

Departing Saturday, November 14, 2026

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    Scottish Citylink Coaches LtdTranslink6h 55m • 1 change
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    Scottish Citylink Coaches LtdTranslink4h 40m • 1 change
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    Scottish Citylink Coaches LtdTranslink4h 30m • 1 change

Departing Sunday, November 15, 2026

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    Scottish Citylink Coaches LtdTranslink6h 55m • 1 change
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    Scottish Citylink Coaches LtdTranslink4h 40m • 1 change
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    Scottish Citylink Coaches LtdTranslink4h 30m • 1 change

Departing Monday, November 16, 2026

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    Scottish Citylink Coaches LtdTranslink6h 55m • 1 change
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    Scottish Citylink Coaches LtdTranslink5h 15m • 1 change
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    Park's of HamiltonTranslink5h 10m • 1 change

Departing Tuesday, November 17, 2026

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    Scottish Citylink Coaches LtdTranslink6h 55m • 1 change
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    Scottish Citylink Coaches LtdTranslink5h 15m • 1 change
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    Park's of HamiltonTranslink5h 10m • 1 change

Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Dundee 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.

Map of how to get from Dundee to Cairnryan.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 160.3 mi
  • Duration: 5h 35m

What companies run services between Dundee, Scotland and Cairnryan, Scotland?

You can take a bus from Seagate Bus Station to Cairnryan Stena Terminal via Buchanan Bus Station and Glasgow Buchanan in around 5h 10m.

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