The average bus between Stranraer and Bathgate takes 5h 19m and the fastest bus takes 5h 1m. The bus service runs several times per day from Stranraer to Bathgate. 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 5 times a day between Stranraer and Bathgate. 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 Bathgate at 10:51 PM. All services require a transfer at Buchanan Bus Station and take an average of 5h 19m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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Want to know about travelling from Stranraer to Bathgate? 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 Bathgate. However, there are services departing from Stranraer station and arriving at Bathgate station via Buchanan Bus Station station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 19m.
Stranraer to Bathgate bus services, operated by Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd, depart from Port Rodie station.
Stranraer to Bathgate bus services, operated by Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd, arrive at Council Offices station.
Book your Stranraer to Bathgate bus tickets online with Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd, Lothian Country Buses and FlixBus.
The distance between Stranraer and Bathgate is 141.1 km. The road distance is 242 km.
You can take a bus from Port Rodie to Council Offices via Buchanan Bus Station and Haymarket Station in around 4h 59m.