The average bus between Stranraer and Lochmaben takes 3h 35m and the fastest bus takes 2h 51m. The bus service runs several times per day from Stranraer to Lochmaben. 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 Lochmaben. 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 Lochmaben at 11:34 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 3h 35m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct bus from Stranraer to Lochmaben. However, there are services departing from Stranraer station and arriving at Lochmaben station via Dumfries station station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 35m.
Stranraer to Lochmaben bus services, operated by Houstons Minicoaches, depart from Port Rodie Ferry Terminal station.
Stranraer to Lochmaben bus services, operated by Houstons Minicoaches, arrive at Dumfries station.
The distance between Stranraer and Lochmaben is 104.1 km. The road distance is 137 km.
Houstons Minicoaches operates a bus from Port Rodie Ferry Terminal to Dumfries station hourly, and the journey takes 2h 28m.