The average bus between Stranraer and Wick takes 16h 8m and the fastest bus takes 10h 51m. The bus service runs several times per day from Stranraer to Wick. 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 Wick. 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 Wick at 2:05 PM. All services require a transfer at Glasgow Buchanan and take an average of 16h 8m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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Want to know about travelling from Stranraer to Wick? 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 Wick. However, there are services departing from Stranraer station and arriving at Wick station via Glasgow Buchanan. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 16h 8m.
Stranraer to Wick bus services, operated by Translink, depart from Stranraer Port Rodie station.
Stranraer to Wick bus services, operated by Translink, arrive at Wick Co-op station.
The distance between Stranraer and Wick is 410.7 km. The road distance is 591 km.
You can take a bus from Stranraer Port Rodie to Wick Co-op via Glasgow Buchanan, Buchanan Bus Station, Bus Station Stance 3, and Inverness Union Street in around 10h 31m.