Bus from Stranraer to Cairnryan
4 direct routes · 13–50 min · first bus 07:28, last bus 19:33 (weekdays).
Next buses to Cairnryan as of 11:05
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 360 | Stagecoach West Scotland | ~16 min | 5 | Sat 5 · Sun 2 | 09:40 | 17:33 | Port Rodie Ferry Terminal (at) | Ferry Terminal (at) | — |
| 923 | Scottish Citylink | ~25 min | 3 | Sat 3 · Sun 3 | 09:50 | 17:50 | Port Rodie (opp) | Ferry Terminal (at) | — |
| 923 | Ulsterbus | ~50 min | 3 | Sat 3 · Sun 3 | 10:40 | 18:40 | Port Rodie (at) | Ferry Terminal (at) | — |
| 358 | Stagecoach West Scotland | ~13 min | 2 | Sat 2 · Sun 2 | 07:28 | 19:33 | Port Rodie Ferry Terminal (at) | Old Pier (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.
The same number runs elsewhere in the UK — see every 360 bus, 923 bus or 358 bus timetable.
Fares from Stranraer to Cairnryan
- £3.60 adult single, £6.50 return on the 360 (Stagecoach West Scotland)
- £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 Stranraer to Cairnryan?
4 routes run directly from Stranraer to Cairnryan: the 360 (Stagecoach West Scotland), the 923 (Scottish Citylink), the 923 (Ulsterbus), the 358 (Stagecoach West Scotland). The most frequent is the 360, 5 times each weekday — board at Port Rodie Ferry Terminal (at) and get off at Ferry Terminal (at), about 16 minutes.
How long does the bus take from Stranraer to Cairnryan?
Between 13 minutes on the 358 and 50 on the 923, depending on which route you catch and on traffic.
What time is the first and last bus from Stranraer to Cairnryan?
On weekdays the first direct bus leaves around 07:28 and the last around 19:33. Check the route timetables for weekends.
How much is the bus from Stranraer to Cairnryan?
Adult singles from Stranraer to Cairnryan: £3.60 on the 360 (Stagecoach West Scotland); £2.90 on the 358 (Stagecoach West Scotland). 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.