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The average bus between Stranraer (Station) and Cairnryan takes 15 min and the fastest bus takes 12 min. The bus service runs several times per day from Stranraer (Station) to Cairnryan. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Buses run every 3 hours between Stranraer (Station) and Cairnryan. The earliest departure is at 7:28 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Stranraer (Station) is at 7:33 PM which arrives into Cairnryan at 7:45 PM. All services run direct with no transfers required, and take on average 15 min. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Port Rodie Ferry Terminal station and arriving at Old Pier station. Services depart every three hours, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 15 min.
Stranraer (Station) to Cairnryan bus services, operated by Stagecoach West Scotland, depart from Port Rodie Ferry Terminal station.
Stranraer (Station) to Cairnryan bus services, operated by Stagecoach West Scotland, arrive at Old Pier station.
The distance between Stranraer (Station) and Cairnryan is 7.2 km. The road distance is 10 km.
Stagecoach West Scotland operates a bus from Port Rodie Ferry Terminal to Old Pier every 4 hours. Tickets cost £3–5 and the journey takes 13 min. Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd also services this route 3 times a day.
