The average bus between Tain and Stranraer takes 13h 35m and the fastest bus takes 9h 23m. The bus service runs several times per day from Tain to Stranraer. 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 Tain and Stranraer. The earliest departure is at 5:00 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Tain is at 9:45 PM which arrives into Stranraer at 6:55 PM. All services require a transfer at County Carpets and take an average of 13h 35m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



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Want to know about travelling from Tain to Stranraer? 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 Tain to Stranraer. However, there are services departing from Tain station and arriving at Stranraer station via Buchanan Bus Station station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 35m.
Tain to Stranraer bus services, operated by Stagecoach North Scotland, depart from Bus Station Stance 3.
Tain to Stranraer bus services, operated by Stagecoach North Scotland, arrive at Stranraer Port Rodie station.
The distance between Tain and Stranraer is 328.8 km. The road distance is 470 km.
You can take a bus from Post Office to Stranraer Port Rodie via County Carpets, Bus Station Stance 3, Buchanan Bus Station, and Glasgow Buchanan in around 9h 29m.