The average bus between Tain and Stranraer takes 12h 15m and the fastest bus takes 8h 59m. The bus service runs several times per day from Tain to Stranraer. 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 Tain and Stranraer. The earliest departure is at 12:28 AM at night, and the last departure from Tain is at 4:24 PM which arrives into Stranraer at 10:55 AM. All services require a transfer at Inverness Union Street and take an average of 12h 15m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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18h 42m • 2 changesWant to know about travelling from Tain to Stranraer? 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 Tain to Stranraer. However, there are services departing from Tain station and arriving at Stranraer station via Inverness Union Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 15m.
Tain to Stranraer bus services, operated by Ember, depart from Tain Post Office station.
Tain to Stranraer bus services, operated by Ember, arrive at Port Rodie station.
The distance between Tain and Stranraer is 328.8 km. The road distance is 478 km.
You can take a bus from Tain Post Office to Port Rodie via Inverness Union Street, Bus Station Stance 3, and Buchanan Bus Station in around 8h 50m.