The average bus between Loch Lomond and Stranraer takes 5h 56m and the fastest bus takes 3h 52m. The bus service runs several times per day from Loch Lomond 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 Loch Lomond and Stranraer. The earliest departure is at 12:00 AM at night, and the last departure from Loch Lomond is at 11:54 PM which arrives into Stranraer at 10:55 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 5h 56m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct bus from Loch Lomond to Stranraer. However, there are services departing from Loch Lomond station and arriving at Stranraer station via Buchanan Bus Station station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 56m.
Loch Lomond to Stranraer bus services, operated by Ember, depart from Hotel car park station.
Loch Lomond to Stranraer bus services, operated by Ember, arrive at Port Rodie station.
The distance between Loch Lomond and Stranraer is 133.8 km. The road distance is 196 km.
You can take a bus from Hotel car park to Port Rodie via Buchanan Bus Station in around 4h 43m.