The average bus between Bristol and Stranraer takes 14h 32m and the fastest bus takes 13h 25m. The bus service runs several times per day from Bristol 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 Bristol and Stranraer. The earliest departure is at 11:00 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Bristol is at 7:15 PM which arrives into Stranraer at 10:55 AM. All services require a transfer at Newhall Street and take an average of 14h 32m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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Want to know about travelling from Bristol 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 Bristol to Stranraer. However, there are services departing from Bristol station and arriving at Stranraer station via Birmingham - Great Charles Street Queensway. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 14h 32m.
Bristol to Stranraer bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Bristol Bus Station.
Bristol to Stranraer bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Port Rodie station.
Book your Bristol to Stranraer bus tickets online with FlixBus and Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd.
The distance between Bristol and Stranraer is 416.2 km. The road distance is 757 km.
You can take a bus from Bristol Bus Station to Port Rodie via Newhall Street and Buchanan Bus Station in around 12h 31m.