The average bus between Glenrothes and Stranraer takes 5h 41m and the fastest bus takes 5h 15m. The bus service runs several times per day from Glenrothes 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 Glenrothes and Stranraer. The earliest departure is at 5:40 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Glenrothes is at 7:35 PM which arrives into Stranraer at 10:55 AM. All services require a transfer at North Approach Road and take an average of 5h 41m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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Want to know about travelling from Glenrothes 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 Glenrothes to Stranraer. However, there are services departing from Glenrothes station and arriving at Stranraer station via North Approach Road. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 41m.
Glenrothes to Stranraer bus services, operated by Stagecoach East Scotland, depart from Bus Station.
Glenrothes to Stranraer bus services, operated by Stagecoach East Scotland, arrive at Port Rodie station.
The distance between Glenrothes and Stranraer is 184.9 km. The road distance is 236 km.
You can take a bus from Bus Station to Port Rodie via North Approach Road and Buchanan Bus Station in around 5h 42m.