The average bus between Lanark and Stranraer takes 4h 23m and the fastest bus takes 3h 54m. The bus service runs several times per day from Lanark 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 3 times a day between Lanark and Stranraer. The earliest departure is at 6:55 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Lanark is at 4:35 PM which arrives into Stranraer at 8:45 PM. All services require a transfer at Buchanan Bus Station and take an average of 4h 23m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct bus from Lanark to Stranraer. However, there are services departing from Lanark station and arriving at Stranraer station via Buchanan Bus Station station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 23m.
Lanark to Stranraer bus services, operated by Stuarts Coaches UK, depart from Wellgate station.
Lanark to Stranraer bus services, operated by Stuarts Coaches UK, arrive at Stranraer Port Rodie station.
The distance between Lanark and Stranraer is 116.5 km. The road distance is 186 km.
You can take a bus from Wellgate to Stranraer Port Rodie via Buchanan Bus Station and Glasgow Buchanan in around 4h 51m.