The average bus between Methil and Cairnryan takes 7h 59m and the fastest bus takes 5h 52m. The bus service runs several times per day from Methil 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 Methil and Cairnryan. The earliest departure is at 8:28 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Methil is at 9:13 PM which arrives into Cairnryan at 10:40 AM. All services require a transfer at Park & Ride Arrival Bay and take an average of 7h 59m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



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Want to know about travelling from Methil 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 Methil to Cairnryan. However, there are services departing from Methil station and arriving at Cairnryan station via Buchanan Bus Station station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 59m.
Methil to Cairnryan bus services, operated by Stagecoach East Scotland, depart from North Approach Road station.
Methil to Cairnryan bus services, operated by Stagecoach East Scotland, arrive at Cairnryan Stena Terminal station.
The distance between Methil and Cairnryan is 184.7 km. The road distance is 234 km.
You can take a bus from South Grove to Cairnryan Stena Terminal via Park & Ride Arrival Bay, Park & Ride, North Approach Road, Buchanan Bus Station, and Glasgow Buchanan in around 5h 57m.