The average bus between Lochgilphead and Stranraer takes 6h 48m and the fastest bus takes 5h 37m. 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.
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 9:20 PM which arrives into Stranraer at 10:55 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 6h 48m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct bus from Lochgilphead to Stranraer. However, there are services departing from Lochgilphead station and arriving at Stranraer station via Buchanan Bus Station station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 48m.
Lochgilphead to Stranraer bus services, operated by Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd, depart from Lochnell Street station.
Lochgilphead to Stranraer bus services, operated by Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd, arrive at Port Rodie station.
The distance between Lochgilphead and Stranraer is 128.6 km. The road distance is 273 km.
You can take a bus from Lochnell Street to Port Rodie via Buchanan Bus Station in around 6h 12m.