The average bus between Balloch and Portpatrick takes 8h 58m and the fastest bus takes 5h 17m. The bus service runs several times per day from Balloch to Portpatrick. 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 Balloch and Portpatrick. The earliest departure is at 12:16 AM at night, and the last departure from Balloch is at 8:34 PM which arrives into Portpatrick at 8:13 AM. All services require a transfer at Buchanan Bus Station and take an average of 8h 58m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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Want to know about travelling from Balloch to Portpatrick? 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 Balloch to Portpatrick. However, there are services departing from Balloch station and arriving at Portpatrick station via Buchanan Bus Station station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 58m.
Balloch to Portpatrick bus services, operated by Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd, depart from Lower Stoneymollan Road station.
Balloch to Portpatrick bus services, operated by Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd, arrive at Port Rodie station.
The distance between Balloch and Portpatrick is 133.6 km. The road distance is 184 km.
You can take a bus from Lower Stoneymollan Road to Post Office via Buchanan Bus Station and Port Rodie in around 5h 30m.