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The cheapest and fastest buses from Glasgow to Cairnryan

Showing times and prices for Dec 07

Cheapest price

€26

Average price

€26

Fastest journey

2 h 10 m

Average duration

2 h 15 m

Buses per day

4

Distance

110 km

Cheap tickets

The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Glasgow to Cairnryan is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.

The average ticket from Glasgow to Cairnryan will cost around €26 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only €26.

Fast buses

Of the 4 buses that leave Glasgow for Cairnryan on Sun, Dec 07, 4 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.

On Sun, Dec 07 the direct buses cover the 110 km distance in an average of 2 h 15 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 2 h 10 m .

On Sun, Dec 07 the slowest buses will take 2 h 20 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.

Translink UK
08:20AM2h20
Glasgow
10:40AMCairnryan
€261One-way
0 transfers
Translink UK
12:20PM2h20
Glasgow
02:40PMCairnryan
€261One-way
0 transfers
Translink UK
04:20PM2h10
Glasgow
06:30PMCairnryan
€261One-way
0 transfers
Translink UK
06:20PM2h10
Glasgow
08:30PMCairnryan
€261One-way
0 transfers

Travel Information

Compare bus and train for Glasgow to Cairnryan

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Glasgow to Cairnryan among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from €13. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 2h 15m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of €13, and a bus costs an average of €27.

Distance: 110 km

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Train

€27

Average price

€21

Average price

Cheapest

2h 55m

Average total duration

2h 25m

Onboard

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30m

Additional time*

2h 45m

Average total duration

Fastest

2h 15m

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30m

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Live departures

Glasgow to Cairnryan bus times

The table below shows live departures for Glasgow to Cairnryan buses for today, Saturday, December 6. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.

Last updated at 1:44 AM
ProviderDepartsDurationArrivesTransfers
Tickets
scotrailY66280 · SR452900
On time
8:01 AM Glasgow Central (GLC)
2h46
10:47 AM Stranraer station (STR)		1 transfer
scotrailY66298 · SR459800
On time
10:30 AM Glasgow Central (GLC)
2h53
1:23 PM Stranraer station (STR)		1 transfer
scotrailY66322 · SR458800
On time
1:30 PM Glasgow Central (GLC)
3h52
5:22 PM Stranraer station (STR)		1 transfer

This is the last bus of the day.

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Journey information

Overview: Bus from Glasgow to Cairnryan

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Buses from Glasgow to Cairnryan run on average 4 times per day, taking around 2h 25m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at €27 but you can travel from only €13 by train.

There are 4 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 06:31, the last at 20:30. The fastest bus covers the 110 km distance in 2h 10m.

Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
Price information
Cheapest alternative travel mode
Train from €13
Distance
110 km
Average bus duration
2h 25m
Cheapest ticket price
€27
Buses per day
4
Direct buses
4
Fastest bus
2h 10m
First bus
06:31
Last bus
20:30
Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
Price information
Cheapest alternative travel mode
Train from €13

Bus providers: Translink UK from Glasgow to CairnryanYou can travel by bus between Glasgow to Cairnryan with Translink UK for as low as €13. When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey

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Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Duration
2h 10m
Cheapest Price
€26
Translink UK frequency
4 a day

FAQs: Bus from Glasgow to Cairnryan

Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Glasgow to Cairnryan by bus. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest bus, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Cairnryan, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

FAQs
Cheap coach tickets from Glasgow to Cairnryan can start from as little as €30 when you book in advance. The average coach ticket price for Glasgow to Cairnryan is €30; however, prices vary depending on the time of day and class and they tend to be more expensive on the day.
The coach time to Cairnryan from Glasgow is on average 2 h 10 min   for the 110 km long journey, but the time it takes to go from Glasgow to Cairnryan by coach can vary depending on specific dates or if traveling on weekends and holidays.
The first coach from Glasgow to Cairnryan leaves at 06: 00. Plan your trip with the Journey Planner   from Omio.
The last coach from Glasgow to Cairnryan leaves at 20: 30.
There are 4 coaches a day from Glasgow to Cairnryan which require at least one change with Translink UK. Schedules can vary on holidays or weekends with fewer coaches.
When taking a coach from Glasgow to Cairnryan, you can count on Translink UK for the best way to get you to Cairnryan. You can also check all possible coach companies who offer a service from Glasgow to Cairnryan and compare the amenities they offer before buying a coach ticket.
A trip to Cairnryan from Glasgow is worth doing but not as a day trip with a journey time of 2 h 10 min each way. Check with Omio app   the best way to travel.
The cheapest month to travel from Glasgow to Cairnryan by coach is March.
It's helpful to compare your options as there are 2 ways to travel from Glasgow to Cairnryan including taking a coach or train.
No, the coach from Glasgow to Cairnryan has no accessibility options.
No, there are no bathrooms on board the coach from Glasgow to Cairnryan.
No, bikes are not allowed on board the coach from Glasgow to Cairnryan.

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  • Use our search filters: Sort results by price to quickly identify the most affordable options.
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    Yes, there is food available to purchase on board the coach from Glasgow to Cairnryan.
    No, luggage for the coach from Glasgow to Cairnryan needs to be booked in addition.
    No, there are no additional luggage options for the coach from Glasgow to Cairnryan.
    Unfortunately, pets are not allowed on the coach from Glasgow to Cairnryan.
    No, there are no USB plugs on board the coach from Glasgow to Cairnryan.
    No, there is no WiFi on board the coach from Glasgow to Cairnryan.

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