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Trip Overview

The average bus between Helensburgh and Cairnryan takes 7h 5m and the fastest bus takes 5h 25m. The bus service runs several times per day from Helensburgh 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.

7h 5m
Duration
116 mi
Distance
£34
Average price
5 times a day
Frequency

Helensburgh to Cairnryan bus times

Buses run 5 times a day between Helensburgh and Cairnryan. The earliest departure is at 7:36 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Helensburgh is at 7:16 PM which arrives into Cairnryan at 8:28 AM. All services require a transfer at Partick and take an average of 7h 5m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Sunday, November 15, 2026

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    First Greater GlasgowFirst Greater GlasgowStagecoach West ScotlandStagecoach West ScotlandStagecoach West Scotland6h 29m • 4 changes
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    First Greater GlasgowFirst Greater GlasgowStagecoach West ScotlandStagecoach West ScotlandStagecoach West Scotland13h 26m • 4 changes

Departing Monday, November 16, 2026

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    First Greater GlasgowFirst Greater GlasgowStagecoach West ScotlandStagecoach West ScotlandStagecoach West Scotland5h 42m • 4 changes
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    First Greater GlasgowFirst Greater GlasgowStagecoach West ScotlandStagecoach West ScotlandStagecoach West Scotland5h 42m • 4 changes
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    First Greater GlasgowFirst Greater GlasgowStagecoach West ScotlandStagecoach West ScotlandStagecoach West Scotland5h 44m • 4 changes
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    First Greater GlasgowFirst Greater GlasgowStagecoach West ScotlandStagecoach West ScotlandStagecoach West Scotland5h 48m • 4 changes
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Departing Tuesday, November 17, 2026

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    First Greater GlasgowFirst Greater GlasgowStagecoach West ScotlandStagecoach West ScotlandStagecoach West Scotland5h 42m • 4 changes
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    First Greater GlasgowFirst Greater GlasgowStagecoach West ScotlandStagecoach West ScotlandStagecoach West Scotland5h 42m • 4 changes
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    First Greater GlasgowFirst Greater GlasgowStagecoach West ScotlandStagecoach West ScotlandStagecoach West Scotland5h 44m • 4 changes
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    First Greater GlasgowFirst Greater GlasgowStagecoach West ScotlandStagecoach West ScotlandStagecoach West Scotland5h 48m • 4 changes
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Departing Wednesday, November 18, 2026

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    First Greater GlasgowFirst Greater GlasgowStagecoach West ScotlandStagecoach West ScotlandStagecoach West Scotland5h 42m • 4 changes
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    First Greater GlasgowFirst Greater GlasgowStagecoach West ScotlandStagecoach West ScotlandStagecoach West Scotland5h 42m • 4 changes
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    First Greater GlasgowFirst Greater GlasgowStagecoach West ScotlandStagecoach West ScotlandStagecoach West Scotland5h 44m • 4 changes
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    First Greater GlasgowFirst Greater GlasgowStagecoach West ScotlandStagecoach West ScotlandStagecoach West Scotland5h 48m • 4 changes
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Departing Thursday, November 19, 2026

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    First Greater GlasgowFirst Greater GlasgowStagecoach West ScotlandStagecoach West ScotlandStagecoach West Scotland5h 42m • 4 changes
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    First Greater GlasgowFirst Greater GlasgowStagecoach West ScotlandStagecoach West ScotlandStagecoach West Scotland5h 42m • 4 changes
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    First Greater GlasgowFirst Greater GlasgowStagecoach West ScotlandStagecoach West ScotlandStagecoach West Scotland5h 44m • 4 changes
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    First Greater GlasgowFirst Greater GlasgowStagecoach West ScotlandStagecoach West ScotlandStagecoach West Scotland5h 48m • 4 changes
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Departing Friday, November 20, 2026

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    First Greater GlasgowFirst Greater GlasgowStagecoach West ScotlandStagecoach West ScotlandStagecoach West Scotland5h 42m • 4 changes
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    First Greater GlasgowFirst Greater GlasgowStagecoach West ScotlandStagecoach West ScotlandStagecoach West Scotland5h 42m • 4 changes
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    First Greater GlasgowFirst Greater GlasgowStagecoach West ScotlandStagecoach West ScotlandStagecoach West Scotland5h 44m • 4 changes
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    First Greater GlasgowFirst Greater GlasgowStagecoach West ScotlandStagecoach West ScotlandStagecoach West Scotland5h 48m • 4 changes
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Departing Saturday, November 21, 2026

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    First Greater GlasgowFirst Greater GlasgowStagecoach West ScotlandStagecoach West ScotlandStagecoach West Scotland5h 25m • 4 changes
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    First Greater GlasgowFirst Greater GlasgowStagecoach West ScotlandStagecoach West ScotlandStagecoach West Scotland5h 31m • 4 changes
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    First Greater GlasgowFirst Greater GlasgowStagecoach West ScotlandStagecoach West ScotlandStagecoach West Scotland5h 39m • 4 changes
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    First Greater GlasgowFirst Greater GlasgowStagecoach West ScotlandStagecoach West ScotlandStagecoach West Scotland5h 45m • 4 changes
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Helensburgh 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 Helensburgh to Cairnryan.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 116.3 mi
  • Duration: 7h 5m

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

Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd operates a bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Port Rodie every 4 hours. Tickets cost £16–35 and the journey takes 2h 35m.

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