Compare all timetables for the bus from Edinburgh to Cairnryan
Here is a selection of the cheapest bus trips from the schedule from Edinburgh to Cairnryan from various bus operators like Scottish Citylink for the next days.
| Mode of Transport | BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName | Duration | Departure time | From | Departure | Arrival time | To | Destination | Logo | Seat classes | Price | |
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| Scottish Citylink | 4h 45m | 5:45 AM | Edinburgh | Central bus station | 10:30 AM | Cairnryan | Stena Terminal | Basic | $41 |
A Bus from Scottish Citylink goes from Central bus station, Edinburgh (United Kingdom) at 6/4/2026 5:45:00 AM to Stena Terminal, Cairnryan (United Kingdom) arriving at 6/4/2026 10:30:00 AM. 50 Basic ticket for $41 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 45m
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| Scottish Citylink | 4h 15m | 10:15 AM | Edinburgh | Central bus station | 2:30 PM | Cairnryan | Stena Terminal | Basic | $41 |
A Bus from Scottish Citylink goes from Central bus station, Edinburgh (United Kingdom) at 6/4/2026 10:15:00 AM to Stena Terminal, Cairnryan (United Kingdom) arriving at 6/4/2026 2:30:00 PM. 50 Basic ticket for $41 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 15m
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| Scottish Citylink | 4h 15m | 2:15 PM | Edinburgh | Central bus station | 6:30 PM | Cairnryan | Stena Terminal | Basic | $41 |
A Bus from Scottish Citylink goes from Central bus station, Edinburgh (United Kingdom) at 6/4/2026 2:15:00 PM to Stena Terminal, Cairnryan (United Kingdom) arriving at 6/4/2026 6:30:00 PM. 50 Basic ticket for $41 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 15m
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| Mode of Transport | BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName | Duration | Departure time | From | Departure | Arrival time | To | Destination | Logo | Seat classes | Price | |
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| Scottish Citylink | 4h 45m | 5:45 AM | Edinburgh | Central bus station | 10:30 AM | Cairnryan | Stena Terminal | Economy | $40 |
A Bus from Scottish Citylink goes from Central bus station, Edinburgh (United Kingdom) at 6/5/2026 5:45:00 AM to Stena Terminal, Cairnryan (United Kingdom) arriving at 6/5/2026 10:30:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $40 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 45m
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| Scottish Citylink | 4h 15m | 10:15 AM | Edinburgh | Central bus station | 2:30 PM | Cairnryan | Stena Terminal | Economy | $40 |
A Bus from Scottish Citylink goes from Central bus station, Edinburgh (United Kingdom) at 6/5/2026 10:15:00 AM to Stena Terminal, Cairnryan (United Kingdom) arriving at 6/5/2026 2:30:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $40 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 15m
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| Scottish Citylink | 4h 15m | 2:15 PM | Edinburgh | Central bus station | 6:30 PM | Cairnryan | Stena Terminal | Economy | $40 |
A Bus from Scottish Citylink goes from Central bus station, Edinburgh (United Kingdom) at 6/5/2026 2:15:00 PM to Stena Terminal, Cairnryan (United Kingdom) arriving at 6/5/2026 6:30:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $40 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 15m
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| Mode of Transport | BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName | Duration | Departure time | From | Departure | Arrival time | To | Destination | Logo | Seat classes | Price | |
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| Scottish Citylink | 4h 45m | 5:45 AM | Edinburgh | Central bus station | 10:30 AM | Cairnryan | Stena Terminal | Economy | $40 |
A Bus from Scottish Citylink goes from Central bus station, Edinburgh (United Kingdom) at 6/8/2026 5:45:00 AM to Stena Terminal, Cairnryan (United Kingdom) arriving at 6/8/2026 10:30:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $40 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 45m
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| Scottish Citylink | 4h 15m | 10:15 AM | Edinburgh | Central bus station | 2:30 PM | Cairnryan | Stena Terminal | Economy | $40 |
A Bus from Scottish Citylink goes from Central bus station, Edinburgh (United Kingdom) at 6/8/2026 10:15:00 AM to Stena Terminal, Cairnryan (United Kingdom) arriving at 6/8/2026 2:30:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $40 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 15m
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| Scottish Citylink | 4h 15m | 2:15 PM | Edinburgh | Central bus station | 6:30 PM | Cairnryan | Stena Terminal | Economy | $40 |
A Bus from Scottish Citylink goes from Central bus station, Edinburgh (United Kingdom) at 6/8/2026 2:15:00 PM to Stena Terminal, Cairnryan (United Kingdom) arriving at 6/8/2026 6:30:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $40 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 15m
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| Mode of Transport | BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName | Duration | Departure time | From | Departure | Arrival time | To | Destination | Logo | Seat classes | Price | |
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| Scottish Citylink | 4h 45m | 5:45 AM | Edinburgh | Central bus station | 10:30 AM | Cairnryan | Stena Terminal | Economy | $40 |
A Bus from Scottish Citylink goes from Central bus station, Edinburgh (United Kingdom) at 6/10/2026 5:45:00 AM to Stena Terminal, Cairnryan (United Kingdom) arriving at 6/10/2026 10:30:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $40 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 45m
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| Scottish Citylink | 4h 15m | 10:15 AM | Edinburgh | Central bus station | 2:30 PM | Cairnryan | Stena Terminal | Economy | $40 |
A Bus from Scottish Citylink goes from Central bus station, Edinburgh (United Kingdom) at 6/10/2026 10:15:00 AM to Stena Terminal, Cairnryan (United Kingdom) arriving at 6/10/2026 2:30:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $40 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 15m
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| Scottish Citylink | 4h 15m | 2:15 PM | Edinburgh | Central bus station | 6:30 PM | Cairnryan | Stena Terminal | Economy | $40 |
A Bus from Scottish Citylink goes from Central bus station, Edinburgh (United Kingdom) at 6/10/2026 2:15:00 PM to Stena Terminal, Cairnryan (United Kingdom) arriving at 6/10/2026 6:30:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $40 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 15m
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Best Price Offer: The price for the cheapest bus from Edinburgh to Cairnryan is $40 on 5/31/2026. Flexible travelers save on ticket prices.
Frequency of bus connections between Edinburgh and Cairnryan
Monday
is the busiest day, with more than 3 daily buses from Edinburgh to Cairnryan. Monday has instead the fewest connections, with only 3 daily coaches between Edinburgh and Cairnryan.
The busiest time of the day is the Morning, with 4 buses from Edinburgh to Cairnryan, while Morning sees the fewest connections between Edinburgh and Cairnryan, with 4 offers.
Facts about the bus from Edinburgh to Cairnryan
Compare all providers like Scottish Citylink that travel 3 times every day by bus from Edinburgh to Cairnryan in one click! Book your bus ticket from Edinburgh to Cairnryan starting from $40!
| Cheapest Bus | $40 |
| Fastest Bus | 4h 15m |
| Earliest Bus | 5:45 AM |
| Latest Bus | 2:15 PM |
| Daily Bus Routes | 3 Ø |
| Distance | 98.8 miles |
| Bus Companies | Scottish Citylink |
Cheapest bus connections from Edinburgh to Cairnryan
Every day, 3 buses from 1 bus companies leave Edinburgh for Cairnryan: in the table below, you will find the cheapest prices for a bus ticket for this route, starting from 06/04/2026 and for the following days.
Sunday
Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
Saturday
Sunday
05/31
Monday
06/01
Tuesday
06/02
Wednesday
06/03
Thursday
06/04
$41
Friday
06/05
$40
Saturday
06/06
Sunday
06/07
Monday
06/08
$40
Tuesday
06/09
$50
Wednesday
06/10
$40
Thursday
06/11
Friday
06/12
$50
Saturday
06/13
$41
Sunday
06/14
Monday
06/15
Tuesday
06/16
$49
Wednesday
06/17
$40
Thursday
06/18
$40
Friday
06/19
$40
Saturday
06/20
$49
Sunday
06/21
$40
Monday
06/22
$40
Tuesday
06/23
$49
Wednesday
06/24
$49
Thursday
06/25
$41
Friday
06/26
$49
Saturday
06/27
The cheapest time to travel from Edinburgh to Cairnryan
With a price starting from $39, Monday is the cheapest day for a bus from Edinburgh to Cairnryan. Thursday instead is the most expensive day with prices starting from $40.
Morning
is the cheapest day time for bus tickets from Edinburgh to Cairnryan, with $40. Morning is the most expensive time of the day with prices starting from $40.
How to save money travelling from Edinburgh to Cairnryan
Travel can be expensive, but it doesn't need to be! Do you want to avoid paying a terrible price for your trip? Then follow these quick steps to save money:
Book the ticket from Edinburgh to Cairnryan in advance! The earlier you book, the cheaper usually the price is. Also, you will be sure to have a place on the bus from Edinburgh to Cairnryan, compared instead if you buy it at the last moment, or directly at the station.
If you can, avoid travelling at peak times. Instead of weekend, try travelling during the week. Travelling in the evening or at night it’s also cheaper, and later buses from Edinburgh to Cairnryan are also emptier.Beloved bus companies from Edinburgh to Cairnryan
These are the most booked bus companies between Edinburgh to Cairnryan from our users.
Scottish Citylink from Edinburgh to Cairnryan
Here you will find the key facts about the Scottish Citylink bus route Edinburgh to Cairnryan:
| Cheapest Price | $40 |
| Fastest Bus | 4h 15m |
| Earliest Bus | 5:45 AM |
| Last Bus | 2:15 PM |
| Daily Connections | 3 Ø |
| Found on | 5/11/2026 |
All bus stations and stops in Edinburgh and Cairnryan
In the map below, you can see where to find all bus stations in Edinburgh and Cairnryan.
Service and Comfort on the bus from Edinburgh to Cairnryan
Want to know which seat classes are available on the buses from Edinburgh to Cairnryan? Or which bus companies serve the route Edinburgh to Cairnryan? Below you will find answers to your questions.
FAQs about the Edinburgh to Cairnryan bus
How much does a Edinburgh Cairnryan bus trip cost?
This depends on, among other things, the day and time of travel. The cheapest trip is available from $40 and takes 4h 45m to reach Cairnryan. Compare offers to save money!
How much could I save by comparing buses from Edinburgh to Cairnryan?
This route is offered by 1 companies with a range of ticket prices between $40 and $41. Thus, we recommend booking your ticket as early as possible to make sure you get the cheapest bus ticket to Cairnryan.
On average, how many connections are available from Edinburgh to Cairnryan each day?
Every day, the Edinburgh to Cairnryan bus route is served by approximately 3 connections. With our search, you can compare bus times to find the perfect trip.
How long does a bus journey from Edinburgh to Cairnryan take?
The fastest bus from Edinburgh to Cairnryan is offered by Scottish Citylink and takes 4h 15m. Bus tickets for this connection cost $41. In this context, bear in mind that the journey can take longer due to traffic.
What time is the first bus from Edinburgh to Cairnryan?
The earliest bus arriving in Cairnryan from Edinburgh starts at 5:45 AM. However, information regarding departure times may differ on weekends and holidays. Simply use our search to find exact times for your planned travel date.
What time is the last bus from Edinburgh to Cairnryan?
The latest bus trip departing from Edinburgh for Cairnryan starts at 2:15 PM. Please note that departure times may differ on weekends and holidays. So just use our search to find the exact times for your planned travel date.
Which bus companies operate the Edinburgh Cairnryan route?
When traveling by bus from Edinburgh to Cairnryan, passengers can travel with Scottish Citylink. With our search, you can compare all available bus tickets to book the one that works for you.
Is there a direct bus between Edinburgh and Cairnryan?
You can check all the direct connections between Edinburgh and Cairnryan by using our search and looking at the Changes section in our filters. These are some of the companies which offer a direct bus: Scottish Citylink.
What can I take with me on the Edinburgh to Cairnryan bus route?
Depending on which provider you travel with, what you're allowed to bring with you can vary. Generally, you can take a suitcase and hand luggage with you on the Edinburgh Cairnryan bus route free of charge. Simply use our search to find a bus that is best suited to your needs for your planned travel date.
What equipment is available for the Edinburgh Cairnryan bus route?
The equipment on board differs depending on the provider. However, many long-distance buses have WiFi so you can tell your friends your exact location during the journey. To make traveling even more pleasant, air conditioning systems provide ventilation. It is best to use our search to get precise information about the equipment of the bus from Edinburgh to Cairnryan on your planned travel date.
How does CheckMyBus find the best bus deals from Edinburgh to Cairnryan?
CheckMyBus collaborates directly with companies around the world to provide you with the best options when searching for a trip. We retrieve their first-hand data to show you real-time prices, schedules, and seat availability for 3 daily trips between Edinburgh and Cairnryan. With the most up-to-date information from verified sources, you can fairly compare all available options and choose the trip that suits you best.
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Available seat classes which are offered on the bus route Edinburgh to Cairnryan
Basic
Name referring to the typical seat you will find with companies that don’t distinguish between different classes.
Economy
The cheapest option available for your ticket, it usually comes with reclinable seats and AC.
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