The average bus between Edinburgh and Stranraer takes 4h 17m and the fastest bus takes 4h 3m. The bus service runs several times per day from Edinburgh 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 4 times a day between Edinburgh and Stranraer. The earliest departure is at 6:22 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Edinburgh is at 7:51 PM which arrives into Stranraer at 12:25 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 4h 17m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct bus from Edinburgh to Stranraer. However, there are services departing from Shandwick Place station and arriving at Port Rodie station via Buchanan Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 17m.
Edinburgh to Stranraer bus services, operated by Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd, depart from Shandwick Place station.
Edinburgh to Stranraer bus services, operated by Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd, arrive at Port Rodie station.
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The distance between Edinburgh and Stranraer is 164 km. The road distance is 202 km.
You can take a bus from Shandwick Place to Port Rodie via Buchanan Bus Station in around 4h 55m.
