The average bus between Stranraer and Dunfermline takes 5h 9m and the fastest bus takes 4h 35m. The bus service runs several times per day from Stranraer to Dunfermline. 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 Dunfermline. 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 Dunfermline at 11:04 PM. All services require a transfer at Glasgow Buchanan and take an average of 5h 9m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct bus from Stranraer to Dunfermline. However, there are services departing from Stranraer station and arriving at Dunfermline station via Glasgow Buchanan. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 9m.
Stranraer to Dunfermline bus services, operated by Translink, depart from Stranraer Port Rodie station.
Stranraer to Dunfermline bus services, operated by Translink, arrive at North Approach Road station.
Book your Stranraer to Dunfermline bus tickets online with Translink and Stagecoach East Scotland.
The distance between Stranraer and Dunfermline is 163.1 km. The road distance is 218 km.
You can take a bus from Stranraer Port Rodie to Bus Station via Glasgow Buchanan, Buchanan Bus Station, North Approach Road, and High Street Stance B in around 4h 32m.