The average bus between Stranraer and Chester takes 20h 15m and the fastest bus takes 15h 14m. The bus service runs several times per day from Stranraer to Chester. 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 twice daily between Stranraer and Chester. 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 Chester at 9:15 AM. All services require a transfer at Glasgow Buchanan and take an average of 20h 15m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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Want to know about travelling from Stranraer to Chester? 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 Chester. However, there are services departing from Stranraer station and arriving at Chester station via Glasgow Buchanan. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 20h 15m.
Stranraer to Chester bus services, operated by Translink, depart from Stranraer Port Rodie station.
Stranraer to Chester bus services, operated by Translink, arrive at Chester Bus Interchange station.
Book your Stranraer to Chester bus tickets online with Translink, FlixBus and 2 other operators.
The distance between Stranraer and Chester is 236.1 km. The road distance is 564 km.
You can take a bus from Stranraer Port Rodie to Chester Bus Interchange via Glasgow Buchanan, Buchanan Bus Station, Shudehill Interchange, and Warrington Bus Interchange Stand G in around 11h 15m.