The average bus between Stranraer and Kirkcudbright takes 2h 42m and the fastest bus takes 2h 12m. The bus service runs several times per day from Stranraer to Kirkcudbright. 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 Kirkcudbright. 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 Kirkcudbright at 9:53 PM. All services require a transfer at Carlingwark Street and take an average of 2h 42m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct bus from Stranraer to Kirkcudbright. However, there are services departing from Stranraer station and arriving at Kirkcudbright station via Carlingwark Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 42m.
Stranraer to Kirkcudbright bus services, operated by Houstons Minicoaches, depart from Port Rodie Ferry Terminal station.
Stranraer to Kirkcudbright bus services, operated by Houstons Minicoaches, arrive at Carlingwark Street station.
The distance between Stranraer and Kirkcudbright is 62.7 km. The road distance is 108 km.
Houstons Minicoaches operates a bus from Port Rodie Ferry Terminal to Carlingwark Street hourly, and the journey takes 1h 54m.