The average bus between Motherwell and Stranraer takes 4h 1m and the fastest bus takes 3h 10m. The bus service runs several times per day from Motherwell 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 Motherwell and Stranraer. The earliest departure is at 7:41 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Motherwell is at 6:22 PM which arrives into Stranraer at 12:25 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 4h 1m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct bus from Motherwell to Stranraer. However, there are services departing from Motherwell station and arriving at Stranraer station via Port Rodie. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 1m.
Motherwell to Stranraer bus services, operated by JMB Travel, depart from Buchanan Bus Station.
Motherwell to Stranraer bus services, operated by JMB Travel, arrive at Port Rodie station.
Book your Motherwell to Stranraer bus tickets online with JMB Travel, Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd and Stuarts Coaches UK.
The distance between Motherwell and Stranraer is 118.1 km. The road distance is 163 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.