The average bus between Stirling and Cairnryan takes 7h 3m and the fastest bus takes 3h 34m. The bus service runs several times per day from Stirling 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 3 times a day between Stirling and Cairnryan. The earliest departure is at 10:44 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Stirling is at 5:52 PM which arrives into Cairnryan at 10:40 AM. All services require a transfer at Park and Ride and take an average of 7h 3m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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Want to know about travelling from Stirling 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 Stirling to Cairnryan. However, there are services departing from Stirling station and arriving at Cairnryan station via Buchanan Bus Station station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 3m.
Stirling to Cairnryan bus services, operated by Hunters Executive Coaches, depart from Park and Ride station.
Stirling to Cairnryan bus services, operated by Hunters Executive Coaches, arrive at Cairnryan Stena Terminal station.
The distance between Stirling and Cairnryan is 144.6 km. The road distance is 177 km.
You can take a bus from Library to Cairnryan Stena Terminal via Park and Ride, Buchanan Bus Station, and Glasgow Buchanan in around 4h 8m.