Bus from Cairnryan to Ayr
2 direct routes · about 75 min · first bus 10:00, last bus 18:15 (weekdays).
Next buses to Ayr as of 06:20
Scheduled times at the boarding stop in Cairnryan, 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 | ~75 min | 3 | Sat 3 · Sun 3 | 10:15 | 18:15 | Ferry Terminal (at) | Ayr Bus Station (Stance 12) | — |
| 923 | Ulsterbus | ~75 min | 3 | Sat 3 · Sun 3 | 10:00 | 18:15 | Ferry Terminal (at) | Ayr Bus Station (Stance 2) | — |
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.
The same number runs elsewhere in the UK — see every 923 bus timetable.
Frequently asked questions
Which bus goes from Cairnryan to Ayr?
2 routes run directly from Cairnryan to Ayr: the 923 (Scottish Citylink), the 923 (Ulsterbus). The most frequent is the 923, 3 times each weekday — board at Ferry Terminal (at) and get off at Ayr Bus Station (Stance 12), about 75 minutes.
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 leaves around 10:00 and the last around 18:15. Check the route timetables 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.