The average bus between Stranraer and Inveraray takes 7h 50m and the fastest bus takes 4h 37m. The bus service runs several times per day from Stranraer to Inveraray. 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 Inveraray. 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 Inveraray at 8:05 AM. All services require a transfer at Glasgow Buchanan and take an average of 7h 50m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct bus from Stranraer to Inveraray. However, there are services departing from Stranraer station and arriving at Inveraray station via Glasgow Buchanan. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 50m.
Stranraer to Inveraray bus services, operated by Translink, depart from Stranraer Port Rodie station.
Stranraer to Inveraray bus services, operated by Translink, arrive at Barn Brae station.
The distance between Stranraer and Inveraray is 147.5 km. The road distance is 234 km.
You can take a bus from Stranraer Port Rodie to Barn Brae via Glasgow Buchanan and Buchanan Bus Station in around 5h 32m.