The average bus between Bolton and Stranraer takes 10h 56m and the fastest bus takes 8h 55m. The bus service runs several times per day from Bolton 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 twice daily between Bolton and Stranraer. The earliest departure is at 3:07 PM in the afternoon, and the last departure from Bolton is at 10:35 PM which arrives into Stranraer at 10:55 AM. All services require a transfer at Bus Station and take an average of 10h 56m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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Want to know about travelling from Bolton 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 Bolton to Stranraer. However, there are services departing from Bolton station and arriving at Stranraer station via Buchanan Bus Station station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 56m.
Bolton to Stranraer bus services, operated by Stagecoach Cumbria & North Lancashire, depart from Bus Station.
Bolton to Stranraer bus services, operated by Stagecoach Cumbria & North Lancashire, arrive at Port Rodie station.
The distance between Bolton and Stranraer is 223.5 km. The road distance is 472 km.
You can take a bus from Noel Street to Port Rodie via Bus Station and Buchanan Bus Station in around 10h 5m.