The average bus between Stranraer and Montrose takes 6h 36m and the fastest bus takes 5h 48m. The bus service runs several times per day from Stranraer to Montrose. 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 Montrose. 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 Montrose at 11:38 PM. All services require a transfer at Buchanan Bus Station and take an average of 6h 36m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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6h 23m • 2 changesWant to know about travelling from Stranraer to Montrose? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.
No, there is no direct bus from Stranraer to Montrose. However, there are services departing from Stranraer station and arriving at Montrose station via Buchanan Bus Station station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 36m.
Stranraer to Montrose bus services, operated by Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd, depart from Port Rodie station.
Stranraer to Montrose bus services, operated by Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd, arrive at Montrose High Street station.
The distance between Stranraer and Montrose is 256.7 km. The road distance is 321 km.
You can take a bus from Port Rodie to Montrose High Street via Buchanan Bus Station, Overgate, and Dundee South Marketgait in around 6h 20m.