The average bus between Ardrossan and Stranraer takes 3h 45m and the fastest bus takes 3h. The bus service runs several times per day from Ardrossan 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 Ardrossan and Stranraer. The earliest departure is at 7:40 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Ardrossan is at 6:34 PM which arrives into Stranraer at 10:40 AM. All services require a transfer at Ayr Bus Station and take an average of 3h 45m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct bus from Ardrossan to Stranraer. However, there are services departing from Hill Street station and arriving at Stranraer Port Rodie station via Ayr Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 45m.
Ardrossan to Stranraer bus services, operated by Stagecoach West Scotland, depart from Hill Street station.
Ardrossan to Stranraer bus services, operated by Translink, arrive at Stranraer Port Rodie station.
The distance between Ardrossan and Stranraer is 82.9 km. The road distance is 114 km.
You can take a bus from Hill Street to Stranraer Port Rodie via Ayr Bus Station and Ayr in around 3h 40m.
