The average bus between Stranraer and Dunbar takes 5h 36m and the fastest bus takes 5h 15m. The bus service runs several times per day from Stranraer to Dunbar. 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 Dunbar. 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 Dunbar at 11:09 PM. All services require a transfer at Glasgow Buchanan and take an average of 5h 36m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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Want to know about travelling from Stranraer to Dunbar? 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 Dunbar. However, there are services departing from Stranraer station and arriving at Dunbar station via Glasgow Buchanan. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 36m.
Stranraer to Dunbar bus services, operated by Translink, depart from Stranraer Port Rodie station.
Stranraer to Dunbar bus services, operated by Translink, arrive at High Street station.
The distance between Stranraer and Dunbar is 199.9 km. The road distance is 263 km.
You can take a bus from Stranraer Port Rodie to High Street via Glasgow Buchanan, Buchanan Bus Station, and Princes Street in around 5h 21m.