Bus from Stranraer to Ayr
2 direct routes · about 105 min · first bus 07:30, last bus 17:50 (weekdays).
Next buses to Ayr as of 05:41
Scheduled times at the boarding stop in Stranraer, 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 | ~100 min | 4 | Sat 4 · Sun 4 | 07:50 | 17:50 | Port Rodie (opp) | Ayr Bus Station (Stance 12) | — |
| 923 | Ulsterbus | ~105 min | 4 | Sat 4 · Sun 4 | 07:30 | 17:50 | Port Rodie (opp) | Ayr Bus Station (Stance 2) | Cairnryan |
Times are for the first boarding point in Stranraer 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 Stranraer to Ayr?
2 routes run directly from Stranraer to Ayr: the 923 (Scottish Citylink), the 923 (Ulsterbus). The most frequent is the 923, 4 times each weekday — board at Port Rodie (opp) and get off at Ayr Bus Station (Stance 12), about 100 minutes.
How long does the bus take from Stranraer to Ayr?
Around 105 minutes on the 923, depending on time of day and traffic.
What time is the first and last bus from Stranraer to Ayr?
On weekdays the first direct bus leaves around 07:30 and the last around 17:50. Check the route timetables for weekends.
How much is the bus from Stranraer to Ayr?
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.