The average bus between Prestwick and Cairnryan takes 3h 12m and the fastest bus takes 2h 50m. 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.
Buses run every 4 hours between Prestwick and Cairnryan. The earliest departure is at 6:28 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Prestwick is at 7:17 PM which arrives into Cairnryan at 11:21 PM. All services require a transfer at Ayr Bus Station and take an average of 3h 12m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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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.
No, there is no direct bus from Prestwick to Cairnryan. However, there are services departing from Prestwick station and arriving at Cairnryan station via Henrietta Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 12m.
Prestwick to Cairnryan bus services, operated by Stagecoach West Scotland, depart from Ayr Bus Station.
Prestwick to Cairnryan bus services, operated by Stagecoach West Scotland, arrive at Old Pier station.
The distance between Prestwick and Cairnryan is 63.9 km. The road distance is 88 km.
You can take a bus from Gardiner Street to Old Pier via Ayr Bus Station and Henrietta Street in around 3h 10m.