Bus from Stranraer to Glasgow
2 direct routes · about 165 min · first bus 07:30, last bus 17:50 (weekdays).
Next buses to Glasgow as of 15:42
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 | ~155 min | 4 | Sat 4 · Sun 4 | 07:50 | 17:50 | Port Rodie (opp) | Buchanan Bus Station (Stance 57) | Ayr |
| 923 | Ulsterbus | ~165 min | 4 | Sat 4 · Sun 4 | 07:30 | 17:50 | Port Rodie (opp) | Buchanan Bus Station (Stance 2) | Cairnryan & Ayr |
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 Glasgow?
2 routes run directly from Stranraer to Glasgow: 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 Buchanan Bus Station (Stance 57), about 155 minutes.
How long does the bus take from Stranraer to Glasgow?
Around 165 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 Stranraer to Glasgow?
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 Glasgow?
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.