The average bus between Loch Ness and Stranraer takes 9h 16m and the fastest bus takes 7h 26m. The bus service runs several times per day from Loch Ness 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 Ness and Stranraer. The earliest departure is at 6:27 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Loch Ness is at 8:54 PM which arrives into Stranraer at 10:55 AM. All services require a transfer at Bus Station and take an average of 9h 16m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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Want to know about travelling from Loch Ness 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 Loch Ness to Stranraer. However, there are services departing from Loch Ness station and arriving at Stranraer station via Bus Station station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 16m.
Loch Ness to Stranraer bus services, operated by Ember, depart from Tourist Information station.
Loch Ness to Stranraer bus services, operated by Ember, arrive at Port Rodie station.
The distance between Loch Ness and Stranraer is 268.8 km. The road distance is 357 km.
You can take a bus from Tourist Information to Port Rodie via Bus Station and Buchanan Bus Station in around 8h 12m.