🚌 Bus from Stranraer to Newton Stewart
2 direct routes · about 47 min · first bus 15:25, last bus 15:25 (weekdays).
💷 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. Who travels free →
Direct routes
| Route | Operator | Journey time | Weekday journeys | First | Last | Board at |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 500 | Houston's Minicoaches | ~47 min | 1 | 15:25 | 15:25 | Stranraer Academy (at) |
| 416 | DGC Buses | ~130 min | 1 | 17:00 | 17:00 | John Niven Centre (opp) |
Times are for the first boarding point in Stranraer on each route's weekday timetable — open the route for the full timetable, live map and every stop.
Frequently asked questions
Which bus goes from Stranraer to Newton Stewart?
2 routes run directly from Stranraer to Newton Stewart: the 500 (Houston's Minicoaches), the 416 (DGC Buses).
How long does the bus take from Stranraer to Newton Stewart?
Around 47 minutes on the 500, depending on time of day and traffic.
What time is the first and last bus from Stranraer to Newton Stewart?
On weekdays the first direct bus (the 500) leaves around 15:25 and the last around 15:25. Check the route timetable for weekends.
How much is the bus from Stranraer to Newton Stewart?
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.