The average bus between Stranraer and Arbroath takes 6h 25m and the fastest bus takes 5h 26m. The bus service runs several times per day from Stranraer to Arbroath. 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 5 times a day between Stranraer and Arbroath. The earliest departure is at 7:50 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Stranraer is at 5:50 PM which arrives into Arbroath at 11:52 PM. All services require a transfer at Buchanan Bus Station and take an average of 6h 25m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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Want to know about travelling from Stranraer to Arbroath? 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 Stranraer to Arbroath. However, there are services departing from Stranraer station and arriving at Arbroath station via Buchanan Bus Station station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 25m.
Stranraer to Arbroath bus services, operated by Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd, depart from Port Rodie station.
Stranraer to Arbroath bus services, operated by Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd, arrive at Overgate station.
Book your Stranraer to Arbroath bus tickets online with Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd, FlixBus and Ember.
The distance between Stranraer and Arbroath is 239.4 km. The road distance is 301 km.
You can take a bus from Port Rodie to Arbroath Burnside Drive via Buchanan Bus Station, Overgate, and Dundee South Marketgait in around 5h 54m.