The average bus between Stranraer and Chester takes 20h 33m 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 11:22 AM. All services require a transfer at Buchanan Bus Station and take an average of 20h 33m. 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 Buchanan Bus Station station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 20h 33m.
Stranraer to Chester bus services, operated by Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd, depart from Port Rodie station.
Stranraer to Chester bus services, operated by Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd, arrive at Chester Bus Interchange station.
Book your Stranraer to Chester bus tickets online with Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd, FlixBus and 2 other operators.
The distance between Stranraer and Chester is 236.1 km. The road distance is 565 km.
You can take a bus from Port Rodie to Chester Bus Interchange via Buchanan Bus Station, Shudehill Interchange, and Warrington Bus Interchange Stand J in around 11h 14m.