🚌 Bus from Cairnryan to Ayr
2 direct routes · about 75 min · first bus 10:15, last bus 18:15 (weekdays).
💷 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. Who travels free →
Direct routes
| Route | Operator | Journey time | Weekday journeys | First | Last | Board at |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 923 | Ulsterbus | ~75 min | 3 | 10:15 | 18:15 | Ferry Terminal (at) |
| 923 | Scottish Citylink | ~65 min | 1 | 14:15 | 14:15 | Ferry Terminal (at) |
Times are for the first boarding point in Cairnryan 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 Cairnryan to Ayr?
2 routes run directly from Cairnryan to Ayr: the 923 (Ulsterbus), the 923 (Scottish Citylink).
How long does the bus take from Cairnryan to Ayr?
Around 75 minutes on the 923, depending on time of day and traffic.
What time is the first and last bus from Cairnryan to Ayr?
On weekdays the first direct bus (the 923) leaves around 10:15 and the last around 18:15. Check the route timetable for weekends.
How much is the bus from Cairnryan to Ayr?
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.