Bus from Newton Stewart to Stranraer
2 direct routes · 43–110 min · first bus 07:00, last bus 22:13 (weekdays).
Next buses to Stranraer as of 09:00
Scheduled times at the boarding stop in Newton Stewart, from the operators' timetables — they update automatically. Open the stop for live tracking.
Direct routes
| Route | Operator | Journey time | Weekday journeys | Days | First | Last | Board at | Get off at | Calls at |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 500 | Houston's Minicoaches | ~43 min | 8 | Sat 7 · Sun 3 | 07:58 | 22:13 | Stance 1 (at) | Port Rodie (at) | Kirkcowan, Barlae, Glenluce, Dunragit & Castle Kennedy |
| 416 | DGC Buses | ~110 min | 1 | Sat 1 · no Sunday buses | 07:00 | 07:00 | Stance 1 (at) | Port Rodie Ferry Terminal (at) | Carse of Clary, Wigtown, Bladnoch, Kirkinner, Garlieston, Sorbie & 9 more |
Times are for the first boarding point in Newton Stewart on each route's weekday timetable — open the route for the full timetable, live map and every stop.
The same number runs elsewhere in the UK — see every 500 bus or 416 bus timetable.
Frequently asked questions
Which bus goes from Newton Stewart to Stranraer?
2 routes run directly from Newton Stewart to Stranraer: the 500 (Houston's Minicoaches), the 416 (DGC Buses). The most frequent is the 500, 8 times each weekday — board at Stance 1 (at) and get off at Port Rodie (at), about 43 minutes.
How long does the bus take from Newton Stewart to Stranraer?
Between 43 minutes on the 500 and 110 on the 416, depending on which route you catch and on traffic. It calls at Kirkcowan, Barlae, Glenluce, Dunragit and other stops on the way.
What time is the first and last bus from Newton Stewart to Stranraer?
On weekdays the first direct bus leaves around 07:00 and the last around 22:13. Check the route timetables for weekends.
How much is the bus from Newton Stewart to Stranraer?
Fares on this journey are set by the operator — the England fare cap doesn't apply in Scotland. Under-22s, over-60s and eligible disabled passengers travel free with a National Entitlement Card.