The average bus between Hamilton and Stranraer takes 3h 43m and the fastest bus takes 3h. The bus service runs several times per day from Hamilton 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 Hamilton and Stranraer. The earliest departure is at 6:40 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Hamilton is at 5:45 PM which arrives into Stranraer at 8:45 PM. All services require a transfer at Buchanan Bus Station and take an average of 3h 43m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct bus from Hamilton to Stranraer. However, there are services departing from Hamilton station and arriving at Stranraer station via Stranraer Port Rodie. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 43m.
Hamilton to Stranraer bus services, operated by JMB Travel, depart from Glasgow Buchanan station.
Hamilton to Stranraer bus services, operated by JMB Travel, arrive at Stranraer Port Rodie station.
Book your Hamilton to Stranraer bus tickets online with JMB Travel, Translink and Stagecoach West Scotland.
The distance between Hamilton and Stranraer is 114.6 km. The road distance is 162 km.
Translink operates a bus from Glasgow Buchanan to Stranraer Port Rodie 4 times a day, and the journey takes 2h 45m.