The average bus between Stranraer and Dover takes 20h 8m and the fastest bus takes 16h 37m. The bus service runs several times per day from Stranraer to Dover. 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 Dover. 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 Dover at 10:27 AM. All services require a transfer at Glasgow Buchanan and take an average of 20h 8m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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Want to know about travelling from Stranraer to Dover? 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 Dover. However, there are services departing from Stranraer station and arriving at Dover station via Glasgow Buchanan. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 20h 8m.
Stranraer to Dover bus services, operated by Translink, depart from Stranraer Port Rodie station.
Stranraer to Dover bus services, operated by Translink, arrive at Bus Station.
Book your Stranraer to Dover bus tickets online with Translink, FlixBus and 2 other operators.
The distance between Stranraer and Dover is 596.5 km. The road distance is 942 km.
You can take a bus from Stranraer Port Rodie to Pencester Road via Glasgow Buchanan, Buchanan Bus Station, London Victoria, and Bus Station in around 15h 54m.