The average bus between Stranraer and Dumbarton takes 4h 5m and the fastest bus takes 3h 14m. The bus service runs several times per day from Stranraer to Dumbarton. 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 Dumbarton. 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 Dumbarton at 11:26 PM. All services require a transfer at Glasgow Buchanan and take an average of 4h 5m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct bus from Stranraer to Dumbarton. However, there are services departing from Stranraer station and arriving at Dumbarton station via Glasgow Buchanan. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 5m.
Stranraer to Dumbarton bus services, operated by Translink, depart from Stranraer Port Rodie station.
Stranraer to Dumbarton bus services, operated by Translink, arrive at Glasgow Buchanan station.
The distance between Stranraer and Dumbarton is 119.2 km. The road distance is 164 km.
Translink operates a bus from Stranraer Port Rodie to Glasgow Buchanan 4 times a day, and the journey takes 2h 35m.