How to get from Cairnryan Port to Prestwick by bus and train?

Cairnryan Port to Prestwick - Bus Timetable

The 358 bus from Cairnryan Port to Prestwick runs from 08:30 to 23:22, with departures every 2 hr-4 hr. The journey takes about 2 hr 13 min, with regular service throughout the operating hours.

From Cairnryan Port to Prestwick by bus and train

To get from Cairnryan Port to Prestwick in Scotland, you’ll need to take one bus line and 2 train lines: take the 358 bus from Ferry Terminal, Cairnryan station to Port Rodie, Stranraer station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the SCOTRAIL train and finally take the SCOTRAIL train from Ayr station to Prestwick Intl Airport station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 13 min. The bus and train schedule from Cairnryan Port may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and train schedule to Prestwick on the Moovit app.

133min
Walk to bus station
Bus - 358358
Train - SCOTRAIL
Train - SCOTRAIL
Leaves from Ferry Terminal, Cairnryan

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Ferry Terminal, Cairnryan
    ID 680000265222
    60 m • 1 min
  • 2
    Bus - 358358
    Wait for bus
    358
    Stranraer
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Port Rodie, Stranraer
    ID 680000088504
    12 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Stranraer
    520 m • 7 min
  • 5
    Train - SCOTRAILSCOTRAIL
    Wait for train
    SCOTRAIL
    Ayr
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Ayr
    80 min
  • 7
    Train - SCOTRAILSCOTRAIL
    Wait for train
    SCOTRAIL
    Glasgow Central
  • 8
    Ride to train station Prestwick Intl Airport
    Ride to train station
    Prestwick Intl Airport
    7 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transport directions from Cairnryan Port to Prestwick

The distance between Cairnryan Port, Scotland and Prestwick, Scotland is approximately 110.35 km, which can typically be travelled in 133 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Cairnryan Port to Prestwick by bus and train, so no matter how you choose to travel in Scotland – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Bus And Train timetable from Cairnryan Port to Prestwick

To check the bus and train timetable from Cairnryan Port to Prestwick using the Moovit app, first download and open the app on your smartphone. Enter your starting point (Cairnryan Port) and destination (Prestwick), then select the desired date and time of travel. Moovit will show all available bus and train routes, estimated travel times, and any required transfers. You can view detailed departure and arrival times for each bus and train, 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 and train timetables.

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Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Cairnryan Port to Prestwick?

    The fastest way takes 133 minutes, using Bus line 358, Train line SCOTRAIL, Train line SCOTRAIL.

  • Is there a direct bus between Cairnryan Port and Prestwick?

    No, you’ll have to take one bus line and 2 train lines in total. The total travelling time is 2 hr 13 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Cairnryan Port to Prestwick?

    The 358 bus line goes from Ferry Terminal, Cairnryan station near Cairnryan Port in Dumfries And Galloway to Port Rodie, Stranraer station. From there you’ll have to take 2 train lines till Port Rodie, Stranraer station near Prestwick in Scotland.

  • How long does it take to travel from Cairnryan Port to Prestwick by bus and train?

    The total travel time between Cairnryan Port in Dumfries And Galloway and Prestwick in Scotland by bus and train is about 2 hr 13 min.

  • Where do I get on the bus near Cairnryan Port to get to Prestwick?

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

  • Where do I get off the bus when travelling between Cairnryan Port and Prestwick?

    Get off the bus at the Port Rodie, Stranraer station, which is closest to Prestwick in Scotland.

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