The average bus between Greenock and Stranraer takes 4h and the fastest bus takes 3h 35m. The bus service runs several times per day from Greenock 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 Greenock and Stranraer. The earliest departure is at 7:05 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Greenock is at 7:55 PM which arrives into Stranraer at 12:25 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 4h. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct bus from Greenock to Stranraer. However, there are services departing from Greenock station and arriving at Stranraer station via Buchanan Bus Station station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h.
Greenock to Stranraer bus services, operated by McGills Buses, depart from Stance 1 station.
Greenock to Stranraer bus services, operated by McGills Buses, arrive at Port Rodie station.
The distance between Greenock and Stranraer is 117.3 km. The road distance is 184 km.
You can take a bus from Stance 1 to Port Rodie via Buchanan Bus Station in around 4h 31m.