The average bus between Stranraer and Motherwell takes 3h 40m and the fastest bus takes 2h 57m. The bus service runs several times per day from Stranraer to Motherwell. 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 Motherwell. 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 Motherwell at 9:24 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 3h 40m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct bus from Stranraer to Motherwell. However, there are services departing from Stranraer station and arriving at Motherwell station via Buchanan Bus Station station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 40m.
Stranraer to Motherwell bus services, operated by Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd, depart from Port Rodie station.
Stranraer to Motherwell bus services, operated by Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd, arrive at Buchanan Bus Station.
Book your Stranraer to Motherwell bus tickets online with Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd, First Greater Glasgow and Stuarts Coaches UK.
The distance between Stranraer and Motherwell is 118.1 km. The road distance is 162 km.
Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd operates a bus from Port Rodie to Buchanan Bus Station every 4 hours. Tickets cost £16–35 and the journey takes 2h 35m.