The average bus between Stranraer and Hamilton takes 3h 52m and the fastest bus takes 3h 8m. The bus service runs several times per day from Stranraer to Hamilton. 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 Hamilton. 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 Hamilton at 11:35 PM. All services require a transfer at Glasgow Buchanan and take an average of 3h 52m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct bus from Stranraer to Hamilton. However, there are services departing from Stranraer station and arriving at Hamilton station via Glasgow Buchanan. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 52m.
Stranraer to Hamilton bus services, operated by Translink, depart from Stranraer Port Rodie station.
Stranraer to Hamilton bus services, operated by Translink, arrive at Glasgow Buchanan station.
The distance between Stranraer and Hamilton is 114.6 km. The road distance is 162 km.
Translink operates a bus from Stranraer Port Rodie to Glasgow Buchanan 4 times a day, and the journey takes 2h 35m.