Bus from Glasgow to Stranraer
2 direct routes · about 155 min · first bus 08:05, last bus 18:05 (weekdays).
Next buses to Stranraer as of 16:40
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 | ~155 min | 4 | Sat 4 · Sun 4 | 08:20 | 21:20 | Buchanan Bus Station (Stance 57) | Port Rodie (at) | Ayr & Cairnryan |
| 923 | Ulsterbus | ~155 min | 4 | Sat 4 · Sun 4 | 08:05 | 18:05 | Buchanan Bus Station (Stance 2) | Port Rodie (at) | Ayr & Cairnryan |
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 Stranraer?
2 routes run directly from Glasgow to Stranraer: the 923 (Scottish Citylink), the 923 (Ulsterbus). The most frequent is the 923, 4 times each weekday — board at Buchanan Bus Station (Stance 57) and get off at Port Rodie (at), about 155 minutes.
How long does the bus take from Glasgow to Stranraer?
Around 155 minutes on the 923, depending on time of day and traffic. It calls at Ayr, Cairnryan on the way.
What time is the first and last bus from Glasgow to Stranraer?
On weekdays the first direct bus leaves around 08:05 and the last around 18:05. Check the route timetables for weekends.
How much is the bus from Glasgow to Stranraer?
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.