The average bus between Balloch and Stranraer takes 5h 36m and the fastest bus takes 3h 41m. The bus service runs several times per day from Balloch 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 4 times a day between Balloch and Stranraer. The earliest departure is at 12:16 AM at night, and the last departure from Balloch is at 8:34 PM which arrives into Stranraer at 12:25 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 5h 36m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct bus from Balloch to Stranraer. However, there are services departing from Balloch station and arriving at Stranraer station via Buchanan Bus Station station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 36m.
Balloch to Stranraer bus services, operated by Ember, depart from Lower Stoneymollan Road station.
Balloch to Stranraer bus services, operated by Ember, arrive at Port Rodie station.
Book your Balloch to Stranraer bus tickets online with Ember and Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd.
The distance between Balloch and Stranraer is 125.5 km. The road distance is 171 km.
You can take a bus from Lower Stoneymollan Road to Port Rodie via Buchanan Bus Station in around 4h 20m.