Bus from Cairnryan to Belfast
1 direct route · about 245 min · first bus 10:25, last bus 18:25 (weekdays).
Next buses to Belfast as of 05:46
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 | Ulsterbus | ~245 min | 3 | Sat 3 · Sun 3 | 10:25 | 18:25 | Ferry Terminal (at) | Grand Central Station | Stranraer & Duncrue |
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 Belfast?
The 923 (Ulsterbus) runs directly from Cairnryan to Belfast. Board at Ferry Terminal (at) and get off at Grand Central Station; the journey takes about 245 minutes.
How long does the bus take from Cairnryan to Belfast?
Around 245 minutes on the 923, depending on time of day and traffic. It calls at Stranraer, Duncrue on the way.
What time is the first and last bus from Cairnryan to Belfast?
On weekdays the first direct bus leaves around 10:25 and the last around 18:25. Check the route timetables for weekends.
How much is the bus from Cairnryan to Belfast?
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.