The average bus between Stranraer and Greenock takes 3h 50m and the fastest bus takes 3h 33m. The bus service runs several times per day from Stranraer to Greenock. 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 Greenock. 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 Greenock at 9:53 PM. All services require a transfer at Glasgow Buchanan and take an average of 3h 50m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct bus from Stranraer to Greenock. However, there are services departing from Stranraer station and arriving at Greenock station via Glasgow Buchanan. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 50m.
Stranraer to Greenock bus services, operated by Translink, depart from Stranraer Port Rodie station.
Stranraer to Greenock bus services, operated by Translink, arrive at West Stewart Street station.
The distance between Stranraer and Greenock is 117.3 km. The road distance is 183 km.
You can take a bus from Stranraer Port Rodie to West Stewart Street via Glasgow Buchanan and Buchanan Bus Station in around 3h 44m.