The average bus between Stranraer and Alloa takes 7h 1m and the fastest bus takes 4h 35m. The bus service runs several times per day from Stranraer to Alloa. 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 Stranraer and Alloa. The earliest departure is at 7:50 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Stranraer is at 5:50 PM which arrives into Alloa at 11:25 AM. All services require a transfer at Glasgow Buchanan and take an average of 7h 1m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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Want to know about travelling from Stranraer to Alloa? 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 Stranraer to Alloa. However, there are services departing from Stranraer station and arriving at Alloa station via Glasgow Buchanan. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 1m.
Stranraer to Alloa bus services, operated by Translink, depart from Stranraer Port Rodie station.
Stranraer to Alloa bus services, operated by Translink, arrive at North Approach Road station.
The distance between Stranraer and Alloa is 155.6 km. The road distance is 197 km.
You can take a bus from Stranraer Port Rodie to Shillinghill via Glasgow Buchanan, Buchanan Bus Station, North Approach Road, and High Street Stance B in around 4h 5m.