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Trip Overview

The bus between Cairnryan Port and Stranraer takes 12 min. The bus service runs several times per day from Cairnryan Port to Stranraer. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

12 min
Duration
6 mi
Distance
£4
Average price
Every 4 hours
Frequency

Cairnryan Port to Stranraer bus times

Buses run every 4 hours between Cairnryan Port and Stranraer. The earliest departure is at 8:30 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Cairnryan Port is at 11:22 PM which arrives into Stranraer at 11:34 PM. All services run direct with no transfers required, and take on average 12 min. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Wednesday, November 11, 2026

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    bus bus 12 min • Direct

Departing Thursday, November 12, 2026

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    bus bus 17 min • Direct
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    bus bus 12 min • Direct
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    bus bus 12 min • Direct
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    bus bus 12 min • Direct
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Departing Friday, November 13, 2026

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    bus bus 17 min • Direct
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    bus bus 12 min • Direct
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    bus bus 12 min • Direct
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Departing Saturday, November 14, 2026

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    bus bus 12 min • Direct
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    bus bus 12 min • Direct
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    bus bus 12 min • Direct
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    bus bus 12 min • Direct
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Departing Sunday, November 15, 2026

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    bus bus 12 min • Direct
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    bus bus 12 min • Direct
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    bus bus 12 min • Direct
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    bus bus 12 min • Direct

Departing Monday, November 16, 2026

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    bus bus 17 min • Direct
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    bus bus 12 min • Direct
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    bus bus 12 min • Direct
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    bus bus 12 min • Direct
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Departing Tuesday, November 17, 2026

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    bus bus 17 min • Direct
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    bus bus 12 min • Direct
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    bus bus 12 min • Direct
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    bus bus 12 min • Direct
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Departing Wednesday, November 18, 2026

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    bus bus 17 min • Direct
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    bus bus 12 min • Direct
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    bus bus 12 min • Direct
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    bus bus 12 min • Direct
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Cairnryan Port to Stranraer? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.

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  • Distance: 5.6 mi
  • Duration: 12 min

What companies run services between Cairnryan Port, Scotland and Stranraer, Scotland?

Stagecoach West Scotland operates a bus from Ferry Terminal to Port Rodie hourly. Tickets cost £3–4 and the journey takes 12 min.

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