The average bus between Stranraer and Inverness takes 9h 5m and the fastest bus takes 5h 55m. The bus service runs several times per day from Stranraer to Inverness. 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 Stranraer and Inverness. 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 Inverness at 10:35 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 9h 5m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct bus from Stranraer to Inverness. However, there are services departing from Stranraer station and arriving at Inverness station via Buchanan Bus Station station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 5m.
Stranraer to Inverness bus services, operated by Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd, depart from Port Rodie station.
Stranraer to Inverness bus services, operated by Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd, arrive at Bus Station Stance 3.
Book your Stranraer to Inverness bus tickets online with Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd.
The distance between Stranraer and Inverness is 290.6 km. The road distance is 414 km.
You can take a bus from Port Rodie to Bus Station Stance 3 via Buchanan Bus Station in around 6h 46m.