The average bus between Stranraer and Wales takes 18h 21m and the fastest bus takes 16h 35m. The bus service runs several times per day from Stranraer to Wales. 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 twice daily between Stranraer and Wales. 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 Wales at 2:15 PM. All services require a transfer at Buchanan Bus Station and take an average of 18h 21m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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Want to know about travelling from Stranraer to Wales? 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 Wales. However, there are services departing from Stranraer station and arriving at Wales station via Buchanan Bus Station station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 18h 21m.
Stranraer to Wales bus services, operated by Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd, depart from Port Rodie station.
Stranraer to Wales bus services, operated by Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd, arrive at Cardiff North Road station.
The distance between Stranraer and Wales is 302.6 km. The road distance is 822 km.
You can take a bus from Port Rodie to Cardiff North Road via Buchanan Bus Station, Manchester, Shudehill Interchange, and Bristol Bus Station in around 13h 59m.