The average bus between Saint Andrews and Stranraer takes 6h 7m and the fastest bus takes 5h 36m. The bus service runs several times per day from Saint Andrews 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 Saint Andrews and Stranraer. The earliest departure is at 2:45 AM at night, and the last departure from Saint Andrews is at 11:20 PM which arrives into Stranraer at 11:15 AM. All services require a transfer at Railway Station and take an average of 6h 7m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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5h 41m • 2 changesWant to know about travelling from Saint Andrews 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 Saint Andrews to Stranraer. However, there are services departing from Saint Andrews station and arriving at Stranraer station via Buchanan Bus Station station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 7m.
Saint Andrews to Stranraer bus services, operated by Stagecoach East Scotland, depart from Overgate station.
Saint Andrews to Stranraer bus services, operated by Stagecoach East Scotland, arrive at Stranraer Port Rodie station.
The distance between Saint Andrews and Stranraer is 212.1 km. The road distance is 293 km.
You can take a bus from Bus Station to Stranraer Port Rodie via Railway Station, Overgate, Buchanan Bus Station, and Glasgow Buchanan in around 6h 26m.