🚌 Bus from Cathkin to Cairns
2 direct routes · about 11 min · first bus 08:53, last bus 18:29 (weekdays).
💷 Fares on this journey are set by the operator — the England fare cap doesn't apply in Scotland. Under-22s, over-60s and eligible disabled passengers travel free with a National Entitlement Card. Who travels free →
Direct routes
| Route | Operator | Journey time | Weekday journeys | First | Last | Board at |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 172 | Hobson Travel | ~11 min | 10 | 08:53 | 18:29 | St Stephens Avenue (before) |
| 165 | McGill's | ~13 min | 4 | 19:00 | 22:00 | Lochaber Drive (At) |
Times are for the first boarding point in Cathkin on each route's weekday timetable — open the route for the full timetable, live map and every stop.
Frequently asked questions
Which bus goes from Cathkin to Cairns?
2 routes run directly from Cathkin to Cairns: the 172 (Hobson Travel), the 165 (McGill's).
How long does the bus take from Cathkin to Cairns?
Around 11 minutes on the 172, depending on time of day and traffic.
What time is the first and last bus from Cathkin to Cairns?
On weekdays the first direct bus (the 172) leaves around 08:53 and the last around 18:29. Check the route timetable for weekends.
How much is the bus from Cathkin to Cairns?
Fares on this journey are set by the operator — the England fare cap doesn't apply in Scotland. Under-22s, over-60s and eligible disabled passengers travel free with a National Entitlement Card.