The average bus between Stranraer and Gourock takes 5h 11m and the fastest bus takes 4h 1m. The bus service runs several times per day from Stranraer to Gourock. 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 Gourock. 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 Gourock at 10:10 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 5h 11m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct bus from Stranraer to Gourock. However, there are services departing from Stranraer station and arriving at Gourock station via Buchanan Bus Station station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 11m.
Stranraer to Gourock bus services, operated by Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd, depart from Port Rodie station.
Stranraer to Gourock bus services, operated by Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd, arrive at Gourock Rail Station.
Book your Stranraer to Gourock bus tickets online with Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd and McGills Buses.
The distance between Stranraer and Gourock is 118.3 km. The road distance is 189 km.
You can take a bus from Port Rodie to Gourock Rail Station via Buchanan Bus Station in around 4h 11m.