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Trip Overview

The average bus between Lochgilphead and Stranraer takes 8h 49m and the fastest bus takes 5h 22m. The bus service runs several times per day from Lochgilphead 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.

8h 49m
Duration
170 mi
Distance
£22
Average price
3 times a day
Frequency

Lochgilphead to Stranraer bus times

Buses run 3 times a day between Lochgilphead and Stranraer. The earliest departure is at 7:51 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Lochgilphead is at 8:20 PM which arrives into Stranraer at 10:40 AM. All services require a transfer at Buchanan Bus Station and take an average of 8h 49m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Tuesday, November 10, 2026

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    Scottish Citylink Coaches LtdTranslink5h 22m • 1 change
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    Arrives next day

    Scottish Citylink Coaches LtdTranslink16h 2m • 1 change

Departing Wednesday, November 11, 2026

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    Scottish Citylink Coaches LtdTranslink6h 49m • 1 change
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    Scottish Citylink Coaches LtdTranslink5h 22m • 1 change
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    Arrives next day

    Scottish Citylink Coaches LtdTranslink16h 2m • 1 change

Departing Thursday, November 12, 2026

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    Scottish Citylink Coaches LtdTranslink6h 49m • 1 change
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    Scottish Citylink Coaches LtdTranslink5h 22m • 1 change
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    Arrives next day

    Scottish Citylink Coaches LtdTranslink16h 2m • 1 change

Departing Friday, November 13, 2026

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    Scottish Citylink Coaches LtdTranslink6h 49m • 1 change
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    Scottish Citylink Coaches LtdTranslink5h 22m • 1 change
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    Arrives next day

    Scottish Citylink Coaches LtdTranslink14h 20m • 1 change

Departing Saturday, November 14, 2026

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    Scottish Citylink Coaches LtdTranslink6h 49m • 1 change
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    Scottish Citylink Coaches LtdTranslink5h 22m • 1 change
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    Arrives next day

    Scottish Citylink Coaches LtdTranslink14h 20m • 1 change

Departing Sunday, November 15, 2026

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    Scottish Citylink Coaches LtdTranslink6h 49m • 1 change
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    Scottish Citylink Coaches LtdTranslink5h 22m • 1 change
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    Arrives next day

    Scottish Citylink Coaches LtdTranslink14h 20m • 1 change

Departing Monday, November 16, 2026

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    Scottish Citylink Coaches LtdTranslink6h 49m • 1 change
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    Scottish Citylink Coaches LtdTranslink5h 22m • 1 change

Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Lochgilphead 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.

Map of how to get from Lochgilphead to Stranraer.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 169.7 mi
  • Duration: 8h 49m

What companies run services between Lochgilphead, Scotland and Stranraer, Scotland?

You can take a bus from Lochnell Street to Stranraer Port Rodie via Buchanan Bus Station and Glasgow Buchanan in around 6h 12m.

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