The average bus between Stranraer and Edinburgh takes 4h 13m and the fastest bus takes 3h 58m. The bus service runs several times per day from Stranraer to Edinburgh. 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 Edinburgh. The earliest departure is at 1:30 PM in the afternoon, and the last departure from Stranraer is at 5:50 PM which arrives into Edinburgh at 9:48 PM. All services require a transfer at Glasgow Buchanan and take an average of 4h 13m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct bus from Stranraer to Edinburgh. However, there are services departing from Stranraer station and arriving at Edinburgh station via Glasgow Buchanan. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 13m.
Stranraer to Edinburgh bus services, operated by Translink, depart from Stranraer Port Rodie station.
Stranraer to Edinburgh bus services, operated by Translink, arrive at Princes Street station.
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The distance between Stranraer and Edinburgh is 164 km. The road distance is 215 km.
You can take a bus from Stranraer Port Rodie to Princes Street via Glasgow Buchanan and Buchanan Bus Station in around 3h 55m.
