The average bus between Stranraer and Ullapool takes 15h 12m and the fastest bus takes 8h 40m. The bus service runs several times per day from Stranraer to Ullapool. 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 Ullapool. 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 Ullapool at 3:01 PM. All services require a transfer at Buchanan Bus Station and take an average of 15h 12m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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Want to know about travelling from Stranraer to Ullapool? 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 Ullapool. However, there are services departing from Stranraer station and arriving at Ullapool station via Buchanan Bus Station station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 15h 12m.
Stranraer to Ullapool bus services, operated by Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd, depart from Port Rodie station.
Stranraer to Ullapool bus services, operated by Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd, arrive at Ferry Terminal station.
The distance between Stranraer and Ullapool is 332.9 km. The road distance is 504 km.
You can take a bus from Port Rodie to Ferry Terminal via Buchanan Bus Station and Bus Station Stance 3 in around 8h 59m.