The average bus between Galashiels and Stranraer takes 8h 45m and the fastest bus takes 5h 58m. The bus service runs several times per day from Galashiels 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 Galashiels and Stranraer. The earliest departure is at 8:21 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Galashiels is at 6:21 PM which arrives into Stranraer at 10:55 AM. All services require a transfer at Edinburgh, Bus Station and take an average of 8h 45m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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Want to know about travelling from Galashiels 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 Galashiels to Stranraer. However, there are services departing from Galashiels station and arriving at Stranraer station via Edinburgh, Bus Station station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 45m.
Galashiels to Stranraer bus services, operated by Borders Buses, depart from Bridge Street station.
Galashiels to Stranraer bus services, operated by Borders Buses, arrive at Port Rodie station.
Book your Galashiels to Stranraer bus tickets online with Borders Buses, Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd and FlixBus.
The distance between Galashiels and Stranraer is 161.4 km. The road distance is 269 km.
You can take a bus from Bridge Street to Port Rodie via Edinburgh, Bus Station and Buchanan Bus Station in around 6h 38m.