Bus from Cairnryan to Stranraer
3 direct routes · about 14 min · first bus 08:28, last bus 23:21 (weekdays).
Next buses to Stranraer as of 11:03
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 358 | Stagecoach West Scotland | ~14 min | 7 | Sat 7 · Sun 2 | 08:28 | 23:21 | Old Pier (at) | Port Rodie (at) | — |
| 923 | Scottish Citylink | ~15 min | 3 | Sat 3 · Sun 3 | 10:40 | 18:40 | Ferry Terminal (at) | Port Rodie (at) | — |
| 923 | Ulsterbus | ~15 min | 3 | Sat 3 · Sun 3 | 10:25 | 18:25 | Ferry Terminal (at) | Port Rodie (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.
The same number runs elsewhere in the UK — see every 358 bus or 923 bus timetable.
Fares from Cairnryan to Stranraer
- £2.90 adult single, £5.20 return on the 358 (Stagecoach West Scotland)
Between the stops in the table above. The operators' own published fares, from the Bus Open Data Service; check with the operator before you travel.
Frequently asked questions
Which bus goes from Cairnryan to Stranraer?
3 routes run directly from Cairnryan to Stranraer: the 358 (Stagecoach West Scotland), the 923 (Scottish Citylink), the 923 (Ulsterbus). The most frequent is the 358, 7 times each weekday — board at Old Pier (at) and get off at Port Rodie (at), about 14 minutes.
How long does the bus take from Cairnryan to Stranraer?
Around 14 minutes on the 358, depending on time of day and traffic.
What time is the first and last bus from Cairnryan to Stranraer?
On weekdays the first direct bus leaves around 08:28 and the last around 23:21. Check the route timetables for weekends.
How much is the bus from Cairnryan to Stranraer?
An adult single from Cairnryan to Stranraer is £2.90 on the 358 (Stagecoach West Scotland), from Old Pier (at) to Port Rodie (at); an adult return is £5.20. Prices are the operators' own published fares on the Bus Open Data Service — check with the operator before you travel. Fares on this journey are set by the operator — the England fare cap doesn't apply in Scotland. Under-22s, over-60s and eligible disabled passengers travel free with a National Entitlement Card.