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Trip Overview

The average bus between Prestwick and Cairnryan takes 1h 51m and the fastest bus takes 1h 42m. The bus service runs several times per day from Prestwick 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.

1h 51m
Duration
47 mi
Distance
£9
Average price
3 times a day
Frequency

Prestwick to Cairnryan bus times

Buses run 3 times a day between Prestwick and Cairnryan. The earliest departure is at 8:26 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Prestwick is at 4:38 PM which arrives into Cairnryan at 6:25 PM. All services require a transfer at Ayr Bus Station and take an average of 1h 51m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Wednesday, November 11, 2026

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    Stagecoach West ScotlandTranslink1h 57m • 1 change
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    Stagecoach West ScotlandTranslink1h 50m • 1 change
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    Stagecoach West ScotlandTranslink1h 50m • 1 change

Departing Thursday, November 12, 2026

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    Stagecoach West ScotlandTranslink1h 57m • 1 change
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    Stagecoach West ScotlandTranslink1h 50m • 1 change
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    Stagecoach West ScotlandTranslink1h 50m • 1 change

Departing Friday, November 13, 2026

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    Stagecoach West ScotlandTranslink1h 57m • 1 change
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    Stagecoach West ScotlandTranslink1h 50m • 1 change
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    Stagecoach West ScotlandTranslink1h 50m • 1 change

Departing Saturday, November 14, 2026

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    Stagecoach West ScotlandTranslink1h 42m • 1 change
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    Stagecoach West ScotlandTranslink1h 50m • 1 change
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    Stagecoach West ScotlandTranslink1h 50m • 1 change

Departing Sunday, November 15, 2026

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    Stagecoach West ScotlandTranslink1h 59m • 1 change
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    Stagecoach West ScotlandTranslink1h 47m • 1 change
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    Stagecoach West ScotlandTranslink1h 47m • 1 change

Departing Monday, November 16, 2026

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    Stagecoach West ScotlandTranslink1h 57m • 1 change
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    Stagecoach West ScotlandTranslink1h 50m • 1 change
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    Stagecoach West ScotlandTranslink1h 50m • 1 change

Departing Tuesday, November 17, 2026

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    Stagecoach West ScotlandTranslink1h 57m • 1 change
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    Stagecoach West ScotlandTranslink1h 50m • 1 change
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    Stagecoach West ScotlandTranslink1h 50m • 1 change

Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Prestwick 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 Prestwick to Cairnryan.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 46.9 mi
  • Duration: 1h 51m

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

Translink operates a bus from Ayr to Cairnryan Stena Terminal 3 times a day. Tickets cost £4 and the journey takes 1h 25m.

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