The average bus between Wick and Cairnryan takes 13h 54m and the fastest bus takes 10h 57m. The bus service runs several times per day from Wick 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 Wick and Cairnryan. The earliest departure is at 4:21 AM at night, and the last departure from Wick is at 11:13 PM which arrives into Cairnryan at 3:18 PM. All services require a transfer at Inverness Union Street and take an average of 13h 54m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.




10h 57m • 4 changes



12h 26m • 4 changes



14h 2m • 4 changesArrives next day




17h 40m • 4 changesWant to know about travelling from Wick 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 Wick to Cairnryan. However, there are services departing from Caithness General Hospital station and arriving at Old Pier station via Inverness Union Street station, Buchanan Bus Station, Ayr Bus Station and Henrietta Street station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 54m.
Wick to Cairnryan bus services, operated by Ember, depart from Caithness General Hospital station.
Wick to Cairnryan bus services, operated by Stagecoach West Scotland, arrive at Old Pier station.
The distance between Wick and Cairnryan is 403.3 km. The road distance is 546 km.
You can take a bus from Caithness General Hospital to Old Pier via Inverness Union Street, Bus Station Stance 3, Buchanan Bus Station, Ayr Bus Station, and Henrietta Street in around 11h 9m.