The average bus between Stranraer and Musselburgh takes 4h 50m and the fastest bus takes 4h 37m. The bus service runs several times per day from Stranraer to Musselburgh. 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 Musselburgh. 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 Musselburgh at 10:32 PM. All services require a transfer at Glasgow Buchanan and take an average of 4h 50m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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Want to know about travelling from Stranraer to Musselburgh? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.
No, there is no direct bus from Stranraer to Musselburgh. However, there are services departing from Stranraer station and arriving at Musselburgh station via Glasgow Buchanan. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 50m.
Stranraer to Musselburgh bus services, operated by Translink, depart from Stranraer Port Rodie station.
Stranraer to Musselburgh bus services, operated by Translink, arrive at Princes Street station.
The distance between Stranraer and Musselburgh is 169.9 km. The road distance is 225 km.
You can take a bus from Stranraer Port Rodie to High Street via Glasgow Buchanan, Buchanan Bus Station, and Princes Street in around 4h 33m.