The average bus between Bournemouth and Stranraer takes 17h 2m and the fastest bus takes 15h 40m. The bus service runs several times per day from Bournemouth 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.
Buses run twice daily between Bournemouth and Stranraer. The earliest departure is at 7:15 PM in the evening, and the last departure from Bournemouth is at 8:30 PM which arrives into Stranraer at 2:55 PM. All services require a transfer at London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals and take an average of 17h 2m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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Want to know about travelling from Bournemouth 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.
No, there is no direct bus from Bournemouth to Stranraer. However, there are services departing from Bournemouth station and arriving at Stranraer station via London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 17h 2m.
Bournemouth to Stranraer bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Bournemouth Station.
Bournemouth to Stranraer bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Port Rodie station.
Book your Bournemouth to Stranraer bus tickets online with National Express, Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd and FlixBus.
The distance between Bournemouth and Stranraer is 510.9 km. The road distance is 980 km.
You can take a bus from Bournemouth Station to Port Rodie via London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals, London Victoria, and Buchanan Bus Station in around 16h 23m.