The average bus between Stranraer and Saint Andrews takes 6h 13m and the fastest bus takes 5h 43m. The bus service runs several times per day from Stranraer to Saint Andrews. 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 Saint Andrews. 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 Saint Andrews at 11:33 PM. All services require a transfer at Glasgow Buchanan and take an average of 6h 13m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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5h 43m • 2 changesWant to know about travelling from Stranraer to Saint Andrews? 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 Saint Andrews. However, there are services departing from Stranraer station and arriving at Saint Andrews station via Glasgow Buchanan. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 13m.
Stranraer to Saint Andrews bus services, operated by Translink, depart from Stranraer Port Rodie station.
Stranraer to Saint Andrews bus services, operated by Translink, arrive at Overgate station.
The distance between Stranraer and Saint Andrews is 212.1 km. The road distance is 295 km.
You can take a bus from Stranraer Port Rodie to Bus Station via Glasgow Buchanan, Buchanan Bus Station, Overgate, and Crichton Street in around 5h 25m.