The cheapest and fastest coaches from Stranraer to Dumfries
Cheapest price
£12
Average price
£12
Fastest journey
2 h 24 m
Average duration
2 h 24 m
Buses per day
5
Distance
92 km
The best way to find a cheap coach ticket from Stranraer to Dumfries is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Stranraer to Dumfries will cost around £12 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap coach tickets today for only £12.
Of the 5 buses that leave Stranraer for Dumfries every day 5 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct buses cover the 92 km distance in an average of 2 h 24 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 2 h 24 m .
The slowest buses will take 2 h 24 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.










Travel Information
Compare train and coach for Stranraer to Dumfries
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Stranraer to Dumfries among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from £13. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 3h 13m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of £13, and a coach costs an average of £53.
Distance: 92 km
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| Coach | Most popular Train |
|---|---|
£53 Average Price | £49 Average Price Cheapest |
7h 29m Average total duration 6h 59m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 43m Average total duration Fastest 3h 13m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
Live departures
Stranraer to Dumfries bus times
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 09:00 Stranraer | 2h24 | 11:24 Dumfries | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 10:20 Stranraer | 2h24 | 12:44 Dumfries | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 12:20 Stranraer | 2h24 | 14:44 Dumfries | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 14:20 Stranraer | 2h24 | 16:44 Dumfries | 0 changesdirect | |
| Thursday 6 November | |||||
![]() | 06:10 Stranraer | 2h25 | 08:35 Dumfries | 0 changesdirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Bus from Stranraer to Dumfries
Distance 92 km |
Average bus duration 6h 59m |
Cheapest ticket price £53 |
Buses per day 1 |
Fastest bus 6h 59m |
First bus 04:57 |
Last bus 11:59 |
Bus providers: Stagecoach West Scotland from Stranraer to DumfriesYou can travel by bus between Stranraer to Dumfries with Stagecoach West Scotland for as low as £13. When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey
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