The average bus between Bathgate and Stranraer takes 5h 36m and the fastest bus takes 4h 33m. The bus service runs several times per day from Bathgate 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 Bathgate and Stranraer. The earliest departure is at 6:17 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Bathgate is at 9:03 PM which arrives into Stranraer at 10:55 AM. All services require a transfer at Bellgrove and take an average of 5h 36m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



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6h 1m • 3 changesWant to know about travelling from Bathgate 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 Bathgate to Stranraer. However, there are services departing from Bathgate station and arriving at Stranraer station via Stranraer Port Rodie. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 36m.
Bathgate to Stranraer bus services, operated by Lothian Country Buses, depart from Glasgow Buchanan station.
Bathgate to Stranraer bus services, operated by Lothian Country Buses, arrive at Stranraer Port Rodie station.
Book your Bathgate to Stranraer bus tickets online with Lothian Country Buses, FlixBus and 2 other operators.
The distance between Bathgate and Stranraer is 141.1 km. The road distance is 183 km.
Translink operates a bus from Glasgow Buchanan to Stranraer Port Rodie 3 times a day. Tickets cost £4 and the journey takes 2h 35m.