The average bus between Stranraer and Scrabster takes 16h 44m and the fastest bus takes 11h 25m. The bus service runs several times per day from Stranraer to Scrabster. 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 Scrabster. The earliest departure is at 9:45 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Stranraer is at 5:50 PM which arrives into Scrabster at 2:43 PM. All services require a transfer at Glasgow Buchanan and take an average of 16h 44m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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Want to know about travelling from Stranraer to Scrabster? 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 Scrabster. However, there are services departing from Stranraer station and arriving at Scrabster station via Glasgow Buchanan. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 16h 44m.
Stranraer to Scrabster bus services, operated by Translink, depart from Stranraer Port Rodie station.
Stranraer to Scrabster bus services, operated by Translink, arrive at Scrabster Ferry Terminal station.
The distance between Stranraer and Scrabster is 421.8 km. The road distance is 627 km.
You can take a bus from Stranraer Port Rodie to Scrabster Ferry Terminal via Glasgow Buchanan, Buchanan Bus Station, Bus Station Stance 3, and Inverness Union Street in around 11h 8m.