Bus from Cairnryan to Glasgow
2 direct routes · about 135 min · first bus 10:00, last bus 18:15 (weekdays).
Next buses to Glasgow as of 04:58
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 | ~130 min | 3 | Sat 3 · Sun 3 | 10:15 | 18:15 | Ferry Terminal (at) | Buchanan Bus Station (Stance 57) | Ayr |
| 923 | Ulsterbus | ~135 min | 3 | Sat 3 · Sun 3 | 10:00 | 18:15 | Ferry Terminal (at) | Buchanan Bus Station (Stance 2) | Ayr |
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 Glasgow?
2 routes run directly from Cairnryan to Glasgow: 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 Buchanan Bus Station (Stance 57), about 130 minutes.
How long does the bus take from Cairnryan to Glasgow?
Around 135 minutes on the 923, depending on time of day and traffic. It calls at Ayr on the way.
What time is the first and last bus from Cairnryan to Glasgow?
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 Glasgow?
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.