The average bus between Stranraer and Duns takes 10h 46m 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 3 times a day 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 9:02 AM. All services require a transfer at Buchanan Bus Station and take an average of 10h 46m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.




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8h 34m • 4 changes
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15h 12m • 4 changes
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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 Buchanan Bus Station station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 46m.
Stranraer to Duns bus services, operated by Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd, depart from Port Rodie station.
Stranraer to Duns bus services, operated by Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd, arrive at Berwick station.
The distance between Stranraer and Duns is 195.4 km. The road distance is 357 km.
You can take a bus from Port Rodie to Market Square via Buchanan Bus Station, Princes Street, Railway Station, Berwick station, and Castlegate in around 9h 17m.