The average bus between Stranraer and Dalbeattie takes 3h 18m and the fastest bus takes 2h 40m. The bus service runs several times per day from Stranraer to Dalbeattie. 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 every 4 hours between Stranraer and Dalbeattie. The earliest departure is at 6:10 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Stranraer is at 7:30 PM which arrives into Dalbeattie at 10:40 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 3h 18m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct bus from Stranraer to Dalbeattie. However, there are services departing from Stranraer station and arriving at Dalbeattie station via Swimming Pool. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 18m.
Stranraer to Dalbeattie bus services, operated by Houstons Minicoaches, depart from Port Rodie Ferry Terminal station.
Stranraer to Dalbeattie bus services, operated by Houstons Minicoaches, arrive at Swimming Pool station.
The distance between Stranraer and Dalbeattie is 77.1 km. The road distance is 106 km.
Houstons Minicoaches operates a bus from Port Rodie Ferry Terminal to Swimming Pool every 4 hours, and the journey takes 1h 56m.