Bus from Ayr to Stranraer
2 direct routes · about 100 min · first bus 09:00, last bus 19:00 (weekdays).
Next buses to Stranraer as of 11:34
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 | Ulsterbus | ~100 min | 4 | Sat 4 · Sun 4 | 09:00 | 19:00 | Ayr Bus Station (Stance 2) | Port Rodie (at) | Cairnryan |
| 923 | Scottish Citylink | ~100 min | 3 | Sat 3 · Sun 3 | 09:15 | 17:15 | Ayr Bus Station (Stance 12) | Port Rodie (at) | Cairnryan |
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 Stranraer?
2 routes run directly from Ayr to Stranraer: the 923 (Ulsterbus), the 923 (Scottish Citylink). The most frequent is the 923, 4 times each weekday — board at Ayr Bus Station (Stance 2) and get off at Port Rodie (at), about 100 minutes.
How long does the bus take from Ayr to Stranraer?
Around 100 minutes on the 923, depending on time of day and traffic. It calls at Cairnryan on the way.
What time is the first and last bus from Ayr to Stranraer?
On weekdays the first direct bus leaves around 09:00 and the last around 19:00. Check the route timetables for weekends.
How much is the bus from Ayr to Stranraer?
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.