The average bus between Stranraer and Portsmouth takes 16h 47m and the fastest bus takes 16h 40m. The bus service runs several times per day from Stranraer to Portsmouth. 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 twice daily between Stranraer and Portsmouth. 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 Portsmouth at 10:50 AM. All services require a transfer at Glasgow Buchanan and take an average of 16h 47m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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17h • 2 changesWant to know about travelling from Stranraer to Portsmouth? 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 Portsmouth. However, there are services departing from Stranraer station and arriving at Portsmouth station via Glasgow Buchanan. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 16h 47m.
Stranraer to Portsmouth bus services, operated by Translink, depart from Stranraer Port Rodie station.
Stranraer to Portsmouth bus services, operated by Translink, arrive at St Georges Square station.
Book your Stranraer to Portsmouth bus tickets online with Translink, FlixBus and National Express.
The distance between Stranraer and Portsmouth is 527.3 km. The road distance is 941 km.
You can take a bus from Stranraer Port Rodie to St Georges Square via Glasgow Buchanan, Buchanan Bus Station, and London Victoria in around 16h 8m.