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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.

today
£29
tomorrow
£30
Saturday
Sunday
£29
Monday
£29
Tuesday
£29
Wednesday
£29

Cheapest bus trips today

Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
Scottish Citylink 4h 30m 05:45 Edinburgh Central bus station 10:15 Cairnryan Stena Terminal  Economy £29
Scottish Citylink 4h 15m 10:00 Edinburgh Central bus station 14:15 Cairnryan Stena Terminal  Economy £29
Scottish Citylink 4h 12m 14:03 Edinburgh Central bus station 18:15 Cairnryan Stena Terminal  Economy £29
  • Did you know that if you travel from Edinburgh to Cairnryan via Glasgow, you can save more than £3? You can find the corresponding connections below.
    • FlixBus
      3h 36m
      0
      06:39
      Edinburgh
      Corstorphine Coach Stop
      07:40
      Glasgow
      Buchanan Bus Station
      0
      FlixBus
      Economy
      £6
      • Waiting Time 0h 25m
    • Scottish Citylink
      2h 10m
      0
      08:05
      Glasgow
      Buchanan Bus Station
      10:15
      Cairnryan
      Stena Terminal
      0
      Scottish Citylink
      Economy
      £20
    Travel Time is 0h 36m shorter, and you will save £3

Cheapest bus trips tomorrow

Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
Scottish Citylink 4h 30m 05:45 Edinburgh Central bus station 10:15 Cairnryan Stena Terminal  Economy £30
Scottish Citylink 6h 10m 08:05 Edinburgh Central bus station 14:15 Cairnryan Stena Terminal  Economy £30
Scottish Citylink 4h 15m 10:00 Edinburgh Central bus station 14:15 Cairnryan Stena Terminal  Economy £30
Scottish Citylink 6h 15m 12:00 Edinburgh Central bus station 18:15 Cairnryan Stena Terminal  Economy £30
Scottish Citylink 4h 15m 14:00 Edinburgh Central bus station 18:15 Cairnryan Stena Terminal  Economy £30
  • Did you know that if you travel from Edinburgh to Cairnryan via Glasgow, you can save more than £4? You can find the corresponding connections below.
    • FlixBus
      3h 34m
      0
      14:41
      Edinburgh
      Corstorphine Coach Stop
      15:47
      Glasgow
      Buchanan Bus Station
      0
      FlixBus
      Economy
      £5
      • Waiting Time 0h 18m
    • Scottish Citylink
      2h 10m
      0
      16:05
      Glasgow
      Buchanan Bus Station
      18:15
      Cairnryan
      Stena Terminal
      0
      Scottish Citylink
      Economy
      £20
    Travel Time is 0h 41m shorter, and you will save £4

Cheapest bus trips Sunday

Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
Scottish Citylink 4h 30m 05:45 Edinburgh Central bus station 10:15 Cairnryan Stena Terminal  Economy £29
Scottish Citylink 4h 15m 10:00 Edinburgh Central bus station 14:15 Cairnryan Stena Terminal  Economy £29
Scottish Citylink 4h 12m 14:03 Edinburgh Central bus station 18:15 Cairnryan Stena Terminal  Economy £29
  • Did you know that if you travel from Edinburgh to Cairnryan via Glasgow, you can save more than £4? You can find the corresponding connections below.
    • FlixBus
      3h 43m
      0
      14:32
      Edinburgh
      Haymarket Station
      15:50
      Glasgow
      Buchanan Bus Station
      0
      FlixBus
      Economy
      £4
      • Waiting Time 0h 15m
    • Scottish Citylink
      2h 10m
      0
      16:05
      Glasgow
      Buchanan Bus Station
      18:15
      Cairnryan
      Stena Terminal
      0
      Scottish Citylink
      Economy
      £20
    Travel Time is 0h 29m shorter, and you will save £4

Cheapest bus trips Monday

Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
Scottish Citylink 4h 30m 05:45 Edinburgh Central bus station 10:15 Cairnryan Stena Terminal  Economy £29
Scottish Citylink 4h 15m 10:00 Edinburgh Central bus station 14:15 Cairnryan Stena Terminal  Economy £29
Scottish Citylink 4h 15m 14:00 Edinburgh Central bus station 18:15 Cairnryan Stena Terminal  Economy £29
  • Did you know that if you travel from Edinburgh to Cairnryan via Glasgow, you can save more than £4? You can find the corresponding connections below.
    • FlixBus
      3h 43m
      0
      14:32
      Edinburgh
      Haymarket Station
      15:50
      Glasgow
      Buchanan Bus Station
      0
      FlixBus
      Economy
      £4
      • Waiting Time 0h 15m
    • Scottish Citylink
      2h 10m
      0
      16:05
      Glasgow
      Buchanan Bus Station
      18:15
      Cairnryan
      Stena Terminal
      0
      Scottish Citylink
      Economy
      £20
    Travel Time is 0h 32m shorter, and you will save £4

Cheapest bus trips Tuesday

Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
Scottish Citylink 6h 10m 08:05 Edinburgh Central bus station 14:15 Cairnryan Stena Terminal  Economy £29
Scottish Citylink 6h 15m 12:00 Edinburgh Central bus station 18:15 Cairnryan Stena Terminal  Economy £29
  • Did you know that if you travel from Edinburgh to Cairnryan via Glasgow, you can save more than £4? You can find the corresponding connections below.
    • FlixBus
      3h 43m
      0
      14:32
      Edinburgh
      Haymarket Station
      15:50
      Glasgow
      Buchanan Bus Station
      0
      FlixBus
      Economy
      £4
      • Waiting Time 0h 15m
    • Scottish Citylink
      2h 10m
      0
      16:05
      Glasgow
      Buchanan Bus Station
      18:15
      Cairnryan
      Stena Terminal
      0
      Scottish Citylink
      Economy
      £20
    Travel Time is 2h 27m shorter, and you will save £4

Cheapest bus trips Wednesday

Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
Scottish Citylink 6h 10m 08:05 Edinburgh Central bus station 14:15 Cairnryan Stena Terminal  Economy £29
Scottish Citylink 6h 15m 12:00 Edinburgh Central bus station 18:15 Cairnryan Stena Terminal  Economy £29
  • Did you know that if you travel from Edinburgh to Cairnryan via Glasgow, you can save more than £4? You can find the corresponding connections below.
    • FlixBus
      3h 43m
      0
      14:32
      Edinburgh
      Haymarket Station
      15:50
      Glasgow
      Buchanan Bus Station
      0
      FlixBus
      Economy
      £4
      • Waiting Time 0h 15m
    • Scottish Citylink
      2h 10m
      0
      16:05
      Glasgow
      Buchanan Bus Station
      18:15
      Cairnryan
      Stena Terminal
      0
      Scottish Citylink
      Economy
      £20
    Travel Time is 2h 27m shorter, and you will save £4

Best Price Offer: The price for the cheapest coach from Edinburgh to Cairnryan is £29 on 29/10/2026. Flexible travellers save on ticket prices.


Frequency of bus connections between Edinburgh and Cairnryan

See here how frequent the connections between Edinburgh and Cairnryan are, during different times and days of the week.
Friday is the busiest day, with more than 5 daily coaches from Edinburgh to Cairnryan. Tuesday has instead the fewest connections, with only 2 daily coaches between Edinburgh and Cairnryan.
The busiest time of the day is the Morning, with 7 coaches from Edinburgh to Cairnryan, while Night sees the fewest connections between Edinburgh and Cairnryan, with 4 offers.

Facts about coaches 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 £29!

Cheapest Bus £29
Fastest Bus 4h 12m
Earliest Coach 05:45
Latest Coach 12:00
Daily Bus Connections 3 Ø
Distance 158.9 km
Coach Companies Scottish Citylink

Cheapest coach connections from Edinburgh to Cairnryan

Every day, 3 buses from 1 coach companies leave Edinburgh for Cairnryan: in the table below, you will find the cheapest prices for a bus ticket for this route, starting from 29/10/2026 and for the following days.

Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
Saturday
Sunday
Monday 26/10
Tuesday 27/10
Wednesday 28/10
Thursday 29/10
£36
Friday 30/10
£30
Saturday 31/10
£36
Sunday 01/11
£29
Monday 02/11
£36
Tuesday 03/11
£29
Wednesday 04/11
£36
Thursday 05/11
£36
Friday 06/11
£36
Saturday 07/11
Sunday 08/11
£36
Monday 09/11
£29
Tuesday 10/11
£36
Wednesday 11/11
£36
Thursday 12/11
Friday 13/11
Saturday 14/11
£29
Sunday 15/11
£29
Monday 16/11
£29
Tuesday 17/11
£31
Wednesday 18/11
£29
Thursday 19/11
£29
Friday 20/11
£31
Saturday 21/11
£31
Sunday 22/11

The cheapest time to travel from Edinburgh to Cairnryan

See here on which day and which time of the day you can find the cheapest bus ticket from Edinburgh to Cairnryan, for the next 30 days.
With a price starting from £29, Monday is the cheapest day for a coach from Edinburgh to Cairnryan. Friday instead is the most expensive day with prices starting from £30.
Morning is the cheapest day time for bus tickets from Edinburgh to Cairnryan, with £29. Morning is the most expensive time of the day with prices starting from £29.

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 coaches 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

Scottish Citylink

Here you will find the key facts about the Scottish Citylink bus route Edinburgh to Cairnryan:

Cheapest Price £29
Fastest Coach 4h 12m
Earliest Coach 05:45
Last Coach 12:00
Daily Connections 3 Ø
Found on 27/10/2026

All bus stations and stops in Edinburgh and Cairnryan

The map below shows you where to find all the 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 coaches 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 coach trip cost?

This depends on, among other things, the day and travel time. The cheapest ticket for the Edinburgh - Cairnryan bus trip is available from £29 and takes 4h 30m. Compare offers and save money!

How much could I save by comparing buses from Edinburgh to Cairnryan?

The connection Edinburgh to Cairnryan is offered by 1 companies with ticket prices ranging from £29 to £30. Therefore, we suggest booking your ticket as soon as possible to ensure you will get the cheapest ticket price.

How many connections are available for the Edinburgh - Cairnryan route on average every day?

Each day, the bus route from Edinburgh to Cairnryan is offered by roughly 3 busses. By using our search, you can compare bus schedules and find your ideal trip.

How long does a bus to Cairnryan from Edinburgh take?

The quickest coach from Edinburgh to Cairnryan is provided by Scottish Citylink and takes 4h 12m. Coach tickets for this connection cost £29. However, keep in mind that the connection can take longer due to traffic.

What time is the first bus from Edinburgh to Cairnryan?

The earliest bus to Cairnryan departs from Edinburgh at 05:45. In this context, information about departure times may differ on weekends and holidays. Simply use our search to find the exact times for your planned travel date.

What time is the last coach from Edinburgh to Cairnryan?

The latest bus to Cairnryan departs from Edinburgh at 12:00. Please note that departure times may differ on weekends and holidays. Simply use our search to find the exact times for your planned travel date.

Which bus companies serve the Edinburgh - Cairnryan route?

Passengers looking to travel from Edinburgh to Cairnryan can travel with Scottish Citylink. Compare all available bus tickets with our search to book the trip that works best 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 bus to Cairnryan from Edinburgh?

Depending on which provider you travel with, what you are allowed to bring with you can vary. Generally, you can take a suitcase and hand luggage with you on the bus for the Edinburgh Cairnryan bus route free of charge. Simply use our search to find a coach 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 travelling 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.

How does CheckMyBus technology work for trips from Edinburgh to Cairnryan?

Prices and availability for 3 trips between Edinburgh and Cairnryan change constantly. To provide you with the most up-to-date information, we connect directly with bus operators, Online Travel Agencies (OTAs), and Global Distribution Systems (GDS) via real-time interfaces (APIs). The data collected from these sources undergoes strict quality checks, is processed within our infrastructure, and is then presented to you on our search results pages. Visit our About Us page to learn more.

Available seat classes which are offered on the bus route Edinburgh to Cairnryan

Economy
Economy

The cheapest option available for your ticket, it usually comes with reclinable seats and AC.

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