The average bus between Stranraer and Balloch takes 4h 11m and the fastest bus takes 3h 20m. The bus service runs several times per day from Stranraer to Balloch. 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 Balloch. 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 Balloch at 11:32 PM. All services require a transfer at Glasgow Buchanan and take an average of 4h 11m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct bus from Stranraer to Balloch. However, there are services departing from Stranraer station and arriving at Balloch station via Glasgow Buchanan. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 11m.
Stranraer to Balloch bus services, operated by Translink, depart from Stranraer Port Rodie station.
Stranraer to Balloch bus services, operated by Translink, arrive at Lower Stoneymollan Road station.
The distance between Stranraer and Balloch is 125.5 km. The road distance is 171 km.
You can take a bus from Stranraer Port Rodie to Lower Stoneymollan Road via Glasgow Buchanan and Buchanan Bus Station in around 3h 37m.