The average bus between Stranraer and Prestwick takes 2h 28m and the fastest bus takes 2h 8m. The bus service runs several times per day from Stranraer to Prestwick. 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 Prestwick. 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 Prestwick at 7:58 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 2h 28m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct bus from Stranraer to Prestwick. However, there are services departing from Stranraer station and arriving at Prestwick station via Ayr Bus Station station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 28m.
Stranraer to Prestwick bus services, operated by Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd, depart from Port Rodie station.
Stranraer to Prestwick bus services, operated by Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd, arrive at Ayr Bus Station.
Book your Stranraer to Prestwick bus tickets online with Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd and Stagecoach West Scotland.
The distance between Stranraer and Prestwick is 71.1 km. The road distance is 87 km.
Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd operates a bus from Port Rodie to Ayr Bus Station every 4 hours. Tickets cost £9–19 and the journey takes 1h 40m.