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Preston to Cairnryan buses

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Trip Overview

The bus between Preston and Cairnryan takes 18h 38m. The bus runs, on average, 6 times per week from Preston 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.

18h 38m
Duration
278 mi
Distance
£56
Average price
6 times a week
Frequency

Preston to Cairnryan bus times

Buses run 6 times a week between Preston and Cairnryan. The service departs Preston at 5:15 PM in the evening, which arrives into Cairnryan at 11:53:00. All services require a transfer at Buchanan Bus Station and take an average of 18h 38m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Sunday, November 8, 2026

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    FlixBusScottish Citylink Coaches LtdStagecoach West Scotland18h 38m • 2 changes

Departing Monday, November 9, 2026

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    FlixBusScottish Citylink Coaches LtdStagecoach West Scotland18h 38m • 2 changes

Departing Tuesday, November 10, 2026

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    FlixBusScottish Citylink Coaches LtdStagecoach West Scotland18h 38m • 2 changes

Departing Wednesday, November 11, 2026

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    FlixBusScottish Citylink Coaches LtdStagecoach West Scotland18h 38m • 2 changes

Departing Thursday, November 12, 2026

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    FlixBusScottish Citylink Coaches LtdStagecoach West Scotland18h 38m • 2 changes

Departing Friday, November 13, 2026

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    FlixBusScottish Citylink Coaches LtdStagecoach West Scotland18h 38m • 2 changes

Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Preston 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.

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  • Distance: 278.1 mi
  • Duration: 18h 38m

What companies run services between Preston, England and Cairnryan, Scotland?

You can take a bus from Bus Station to Old Pier via Buchanan Bus Station, Port Rodie, and Port Rodie Ferry Terminal in around 8h 32m.

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