The average bus between Folkestone and Stranraer takes 18h 24m and the fastest bus takes 16h 45m. The bus service runs several times per day from Folkestone 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 Folkestone and Stranraer. The earliest departure is at 4:50 AM at night, and the last departure from Folkestone is at 6:10 PM which arrives into Stranraer at 10:55 AM. All services require a transfer at London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals and take an average of 18h 24m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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Want to know about travelling from Folkestone 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 Folkestone to Stranraer. However, there are services departing from Folkestone station and arriving at Stranraer station via London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 18h 24m.
Folkestone to Stranraer bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Bouverie Road West station.
Folkestone to Stranraer bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Port Rodie station.
Book your Folkestone to Stranraer bus tickets online with National Express, Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd and FlixBus.
The distance between Folkestone and Stranraer is 593.3 km. The road distance is 943 km.
You can take a bus from Bouverie Road West to Port Rodie via London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals, London Victoria, and Buchanan Bus Station in around 16h 18m.