How to get from Stranraer to Falkirk by bus?

From Stranraer to Falkirk by bus

To get from Stranraer to Falkirk in Falkirk, you’ll need to take 3 bus lines: take the 500 bus from Port Rodie Ferry Terminal, Stranraer station to Buccleuch Street, Dumfries station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 101A bus and finally take the X38 bus from Shandwick Place, Edinburgh West End station to Nicolton Road, Polmont station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 7 hr 55 min.

475min
Walk to bus station
Bus - 500500
Bus - 101A101A
Bus - X38X38
Walk to Falkirk
Leaves from Port Rodie Ferry Terminal, Stranraer

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Port Rodie Ferry Terminal, Stranraer
    ID 680000088508
    270 m • 4 min
  • 2
    Bus - 500500
    Wait for bus
    500
    Dumfries
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Buccleuch Street, Dumfries
    ID 680000549111
    143 min
  • 4
    Bus - 101A101A
    Wait for bus
    101A
    Edinburgh
  • 5
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Lothian Road, Edinburgh West End
    ID 6200206100
    162 min
  • 6
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Shandwick Place, Edinburgh West End
    ID 6200246885
    210 m • 3 min
  • 7
    Bus - X38X38
    Wait for bus
    X38
    Falkirk
  • 8
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Nicolton Road, Polmont
    ID 66902530029
    87 min
  • 9
    Walk to Falkirk
    Walk to
    Falkirk
    3.55 km • 45 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transport directions from Stranraer to Falkirk

The distance between Stranraer, Falkirk and Falkirk, Falkirk is approximately 290.33 km, which can typically be travelled in 475 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Stranraer to Falkirk by bus, so no matter how you choose to travel in Falkirk – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Public transport stations close to Stranraer

Stranraer is located at Stranraer, Falkirk and the nearest public transport station is Port Rodie, Stranraer.

Train stations close to Stranraer:

  • Stranraer

Bus stations close to Stranraer:

  • Port Rodie, Stranraer
  • Cross, Stranraer
  • Market Street, Stranraer

Public transport stations close to Falkirk, Falkirk

Falkirk is located at Falkirk, Falkirk and the nearest public transport station is Versalis, Grangemouth.

Bus stations close to Falkirk:

  • Versalis, Grangemouth
  • Tank Farm, Grangemouth
  • Rohm And Haas, Grangemouth

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Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Stranraer to Falkirk?

    The fastest way takes 475 minutes, using Bus line 500, Bus line 101A, Bus line X38.

  • Is there a direct bus between Stranraer and Falkirk?

    No, you’ll have to take 3 bus lines in total. The total travelling time is 7 hr 55 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Stranraer to Falkirk?

    The 500 bus line goes from Port Rodie Ferry Terminal, Stranraer station near Stranraer in Scotland to Dumfries station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line till Dumfries station near Falkirk in Falkirk.

  • How long does it take to travel from Stranraer to Falkirk by bus?

    The total travel time between Stranraer in Scotland and Falkirk in Falkirk by bus is about 7 hr 55 min.

  • Where do I get on the bus near Stranraer to get to Falkirk?

    Get on the 500 bus from the Port Rodie Ferry Terminal, Stranraer stop near Stranraer in Scotland.

  • Where do I get off the bus when travelling between Stranraer and Falkirk?

    Get off the bus at the Dumfries stop, which is closest to Falkirk in Falkirk.

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