The average bus between Stranraer and Stirling takes 6h 50m and the fastest bus takes 3h 54m. The bus service runs several times per day from Stranraer to Stirling. 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 Stirling. 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 Stirling at 7:40 AM. All services require a transfer at Glasgow Buchanan and take an average of 6h 50m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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Want to know about travelling from Stranraer to Stirling? 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 Stirling. However, there are services departing from Stranraer station and arriving at Stirling station via Glasgow Buchanan. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 50m.
Stranraer to Stirling bus services, operated by Translink, depart from Stranraer Port Rodie station.
Stranraer to Stirling bus services, operated by Translink, arrive at Park and Ride station.
The distance between Stranraer and Stirling is 151.5 km. The road distance is 190 km.
You can take a bus from Stranraer Port Rodie to Stirling Baptist Church via Glasgow Buchanan, Buchanan Bus Station, and Park and Ride in around 3h 31m.