The average bus between Stranraer and Lanark takes 6h 51m 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 8:41 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 6h 51m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

3h 51m • 1 change

3h 51m • 1 change

4h 36m • 1 change
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15h 36m • 1 change

3h 51m • 1 change

3h 51m • 1 change

4h 36m • 1 change
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14h 51m • 1 change
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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 Buchanan Bus Station station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 51m.
Stranraer to Lanark bus services, operated by Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd, depart from Port Rodie station.
Stranraer to Lanark bus services, operated by Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd, arrive at Hunters Close station.
Book your Stranraer to Lanark bus tickets online with Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd and Stuarts Coaches UK.
The distance between Stranraer and Lanark is 116.5 km. The road distance is 185 km.
You can take a bus from Port Rodie to Hunters Close via Buchanan Bus Station in around 4h 13m.