The average bus between Hamilton and Stranraer takes 3h 34m and the fastest bus takes 3h 10m. The bus service runs several times per day from Hamilton 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 Hamilton and Stranraer. The earliest departure is at 6:42 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Hamilton is at 8:30 PM which arrives into Stranraer at 12:25 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 3h 34m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct bus from Hamilton to Stranraer. However, there are services departing from Hamilton station and arriving at Stranraer station via Port Rodie. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 34m.
Hamilton to Stranraer bus services, operated by JMB Travel, depart from Buchanan Bus Station.
Hamilton to Stranraer bus services, operated by JMB Travel, arrive at Port Rodie station.
Book your Hamilton to Stranraer bus tickets online with JMB Travel, Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd and 2 other operators.
The distance between Hamilton and Stranraer is 114.6 km. The road distance is 162 km.
Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd operates a bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Port Rodie every 4 hours. Tickets cost £16–35 and the journey takes 2h 35m.