The average bus between Stranraer and Durham takes 15h 19m and the fastest bus takes 10h 30m. The bus service runs several times per day from Stranraer to Durham. 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 Durham. The earliest departure is at 1:50 PM in the afternoon, and the last departure from Stranraer is at 5:50 PM which arrives into Durham at 1:08 PM. All services require a transfer at Buchanan Bus Station and take an average of 15h 19m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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Want to know about travelling from Stranraer to Durham? 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 Durham. However, there are services departing from Stranraer station and arriving at Durham station via Buchanan Bus Station station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 15h 19m.
Stranraer to Durham bus services, operated by Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd, depart from Port Rodie station.
Stranraer to Durham bus services, operated by Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd, arrive at John Dobson Street station.
Book your Stranraer to Durham bus tickets online with Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd, FlixBus and Go North East.
The distance between Stranraer and Durham is 221.4 km. The road distance is 410 km.
You can take a bus from Port Rodie to Bus Station Stand H via Buchanan Bus Station, John Dobson Street, and Eldon Square Bus Station in around 8h 16m.