🚌 Bus from Stranraer to Cairnryan
2 direct routes · about 25 min · first bus 09:50, last bus 17:50 (weekdays).
💷 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. Who travels free →
Direct routes
| Route | Operator | Journey time | Weekday journeys | First | Last | Board at |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 923 | Scottish Citylink | ~25 min | 4 | 09:50 | 17:50 | Port Rodie (opp) |
| 923 | Ulsterbus | ~25 min | 3 | 09:50 | 17:50 | Port Rodie (opp) |
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.
Frequently asked questions
Which bus goes from Stranraer to Cairnryan?
2 routes run directly from Stranraer to Cairnryan: the 923 (Scottish Citylink), the 923 (Ulsterbus).
How long does the bus take from Stranraer to Cairnryan?
Around 25 minutes on the 923, depending on time of day and traffic.
What time is the first and last bus from Stranraer to Cairnryan?
On weekdays the first direct bus (the 923) leaves around 09:50 and the last around 17:50. Check the route timetable for weekends.
How much is the bus from Stranraer to Cairnryan?
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.