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How to get from Cairnryan Stena Terminal to Edinburgh by bus?

Cairnryan Stena Terminal to Edinburgh - Bus Timetable

The 358 bus from Cairnryan Stena Terminal to Edinburgh runs from 08:26 to 19:16, with departures every 2 hr-2 hr 50 min. The journey takes about 7 hr 38 min, with regular service throughout the operating hours.

From Cairnryan Stena Terminal to Edinburgh by bus

To get from Cairnryan Stena Terminal to Edinburgh in Scotland, you’ll need to take 3 bus lines: take the 358 bus from Ferry Terminal, Cairnryan station to Port Rodie, Stranraer station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 500 bus and finally take the 101A bus from Court, Dumfries station to Princes Street (Scott Mon.), Edinburgh station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 7 hr 38 min. The bus schedule from Cairnryan Stena Terminal may change. We recommend you check the updated bus schedule to Edinburgh on the Moovit app.

458min
Bus - 358358
Bus - 500500
Bus - 101A101A
Walk to Edinburgh
Leaves from Ferry Terminal, Cairnryan

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Cairnryan Stena Terminal
  • 2
    Bus - 358358
    Wait for bus
    358
    Stranraer
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Port Rodie, Stranraer
    ID 680000088504
    16 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Port Rodie Ferry Terminal, Stranraer
    ID 680000088508
    140 m • 2 min
  • 5
    Bus - 500500
    Wait for bus
    500
    Dumfries
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Court, Dumfries
    ID 680000549111
    143 min
  • 7
    Bus - 101A101A
    Wait for bus
    101A
    Edinburgh
  • 8
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Princes Street (Scott Mon.), Edinburgh
    ID 6200206472
    169 min
  • 9
    Walk to Edinburgh
    Walk to
    Edinburgh
    290 m • 4 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transport directions from Cairnryan Stena Terminal to Edinburgh

The distance between Cairnryan Stena Terminal, Scotland and Edinburgh, Scotland is approximately 265.07 km, which can typically be travelled in 458 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Cairnryan Stena Terminal to Edinburgh by bus, so no matter how you choose to travel in Scotland – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Bus timetable from Cairnryan Stena Terminal to Edinburgh

To check the bus timetable from Cairnryan Stena Terminal to Edinburgh using the Moovit app, first download and open the app on your smartphone. Enter your starting point (Cairnryan Stena Terminal) and destination (Edinburgh), then select the desired date and time of travel. Moovit will show all available bus routes, estimated travel times, and any required transfers. You can view detailed departure and arrival times for each bus, as well as real-time updates for delays or changes. Use this information to plan your journey and stay up to date with the latest bus timetables.

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Cairnryan Stena Terminal to Edinburgh?

    The fastest way takes 458 minutes, using Bus line 358, Bus line 500, Bus line 101A.

  • Is there a direct bus between Cairnryan Stena Terminal and Edinburgh?

    No, you’ll have to take 3 bus lines in total. The total travelling time is 7 hr 38 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Cairnryan Stena Terminal to Edinburgh?

    The 358 bus line goes from Port Rodie, Stranraer station near Cairnryan Stena Terminal in Dumfries And Galloway to Port Rodie Ferry Terminal, Stranraer station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line till Port Rodie Ferry Terminal, Stranraer station near Edinburgh in Scotland.

  • How long does it take to travel from Cairnryan Stena Terminal to Edinburgh by bus?

    The total travel time between Cairnryan Stena Terminal in Dumfries And Galloway and Edinburgh in Scotland by bus is about 7 hr 38 min.

  • Where do I get on the bus near Cairnryan Stena Terminal to get to Edinburgh?

    Get on the 358 bus from the Port Rodie, Stranraer stop near Cairnryan Stena Terminal in Dumfries And Galloway.

  • Where do I get off the bus when travelling between Cairnryan Stena Terminal and Edinburgh?

    Get off the bus at the Port Rodie Ferry Terminal, Stranraer stop, which is closest to Edinburgh in Scotland.