The average bus between Stranraer and Lanark takes 6h 36m and the fastest bus takes 3h 51m. The bus service runs several times per day from Stranraer to Lanark. 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 3 times a day between Stranraer and Lanark. 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 Lanark at 9:26 AM. All services require a transfer at Glasgow Buchanan and take an average of 6h 36m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct bus from Stranraer to Lanark. However, there are services departing from Stranraer station and arriving at Lanark station via Glasgow Buchanan. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 36m.
Stranraer to Lanark bus services, operated by Translink, depart from Stranraer Port Rodie station.
Stranraer to Lanark bus services, operated by Translink, arrive at Hunters Close station.
The distance between Stranraer and Lanark is 116.5 km. The road distance is 185 km.
You can take a bus from Stranraer Port Rodie to Hunters Close via Glasgow Buchanan and Buchanan Bus Station in around 4h 36m.