The average bus between Stranraer and Duns takes 10h 52m and the fastest bus takes 8h 34m. The bus service runs several times per day from Stranraer to Duns. 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 Duns. 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 Duns at 10:24 AM. All services require a transfer at Glasgow Buchanan and take an average of 10h 52m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.




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No, there is no direct bus from Stranraer to Duns. However, there are services departing from Stranraer station and arriving at Duns station via Glasgow Buchanan. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 52m.
Stranraer to Duns bus services, operated by Translink, depart from Stranraer Port Rodie station.
Stranraer to Duns bus services, operated by Translink, arrive at Berwick station.
The distance between Stranraer and Duns is 195.4 km. The road distance is 358 km.
You can take a bus from Stranraer Port Rodie to Market Square via Glasgow Buchanan, Buchanan Bus Station, Princes Street, Railway Station, Berwick station, and Castlegate in around 9h 15m.