The average bus between Helensburgh and Stranraer takes 6h 12m and the fastest bus takes 4h 26m. The bus service runs several times per day from Helensburgh 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 every 4 hours between Helensburgh and Stranraer. The earliest departure is at 9:36 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Helensburgh is at 7:23 PM which arrives into Stranraer at 10:40 AM. All services require a transfer at Partick and take an average of 6h 12m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



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4h 47m • 3 changesWant to know about travelling from Helensburgh 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 Helensburgh to Stranraer. However, there are services departing from Glasgow Buchanan station and arriving at Stranraer Port Rodie station via Stranraer Port Rodie station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 12m.
Helensburgh to Stranraer bus services, operated by Translink, depart from Glasgow Buchanan station.
Helensburgh to Stranraer bus services, operated by Translink, arrive at Stranraer Port Rodie station.
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The distance between Helensburgh and Stranraer is 123.6 km. The road distance is 169 km.
Translink operates a bus from Glasgow Buchanan to Stranraer Port Rodie 3 times a day. Tickets cost £4 and the journey takes 2h 35m.