The average bus between Cardiff and Stranraer takes 18h and the fastest bus takes 17h 50m. The bus runs, on average, 6 times per week from Cardiff 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 6 times a week between Cardiff and Stranraer. The earliest departure is at 5:10 PM in the evening, and the last departure from Cardiff is at 5:25 PM which arrives into Stranraer at 11:15 AM. All services require a transfer at Lordswood Rd and take an average of 18h. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct bus from Cardiff to Stranraer. However, there are services departing from Cardiff station and arriving at Stranraer station via Lordswood Rd. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 18h.
Cardiff to Stranraer bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Sophia Gardens station.
Cardiff to Stranraer bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Stranraer Port Rodie station.
The distance between Cardiff and Stranraer is 400.1 km. The road distance is 790 km.
You can take a bus from Sophia Gardens to Stranraer Port Rodie via Lordswood Rd, Newhall St, Buchanan Bus Station, and Glasgow Buchanan in around 13h 18m.