Bus from Glasgow to Cairnryan
2 direct routes · about 140 min · first bus 08:05, last bus 16:05 (weekdays).
Next buses to Cairnryan as of 07:34
Scheduled times at the boarding stop in Glasgow, 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 | ~140 min | 3 | Sat 3 · Sun 3 | 08:20 | 16:20 | Buchanan Bus Station (Stance 57) | Ferry Terminal (at) | Ayr |
| 923 | Ulsterbus | ~140 min | 3 | Sat 3 · Sun 3 | 08:05 | 16:05 | Buchanan Bus Station (Stance 2) | Ferry Terminal (at) | Ayr |
Times are for the first boarding point in Glasgow 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 Glasgow to Cairnryan?
2 routes run directly from Glasgow to Cairnryan: the 923 (Scottish Citylink), the 923 (Ulsterbus). The most frequent is the 923, 3 times each weekday — board at Buchanan Bus Station (Stance 57) and get off at Ferry Terminal (at), about 140 minutes.
How long does the bus take from Glasgow to Cairnryan?
Around 140 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 Glasgow to Cairnryan?
On weekdays the first direct bus leaves around 08:05 and the last around 16:05. Check the route timetables for weekends.
How much is the bus from Glasgow to Cairnryan?
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.