Bus from Ayr to Cairnryan
2 direct routes · about 85 min · first bus 09:00, last bus 17:00 (weekdays).
Next buses to Cairnryan as of 07:34
Scheduled times at the boarding stop in Ayr, from the operators' timetables — they update automatically. Open the stop for live tracking.
Direct routes
| Route | Operator | Journey time | Weekday journeys | Days | First | Last | Board at | Get off at | Calls at |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 923 | Scottish Citylink | ~85 min | 3 | Sat 3 · Sun 3 | 09:15 | 17:15 | Ayr Bus Station (Stance 12) | Ferry Terminal (at) | — |
| 923 | Ulsterbus | ~85 min | 3 | Sat 3 · Sun 3 | 09:00 | 17:00 | Ayr Bus Station (Stance 2) | Ferry Terminal (at) | — |
Times are for the first boarding point in Ayr on each route's weekday timetable — open the route for the full timetable, live map and every stop.
The same number runs elsewhere in the UK — see every 923 bus timetable.
Frequently asked questions
Which bus goes from Ayr to Cairnryan?
2 routes run directly from Ayr to Cairnryan: the 923 (Scottish Citylink), the 923 (Ulsterbus). The most frequent is the 923, 3 times each weekday — board at Ayr Bus Station (Stance 12) and get off at Ferry Terminal (at), about 85 minutes.
How long does the bus take from Ayr to Cairnryan?
Around 85 minutes on the 923, depending on time of day and traffic.
What time is the first and last bus from Ayr to Cairnryan?
On weekdays the first direct bus leaves around 09:00 and the last around 17:00. Check the route timetables for weekends.
How much is the bus from Ayr to Cairnryan?
Translink sets zonal fares on this journey. Smartlink/iLink cards and contactless are cheaper than cash, with daily and weekly caps on Metro and Glider.