The average bus between Balloch and Portpatrick takes 9h 47m 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 5:16 PM which arrives into Portpatrick at 8:18 AM. All services require a transfer at Buchanan Bus Station and take an average of 9h 47m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


12h 56m • 2 changes


5h 17m • 2 changes


5h 24m • 2 changes
Arrives next day


16h 7m • 2 changes


12h 56m • 2 changes


5h 17m • 2 changes


5h 24m • 2 changes
Arrives next day


14h 57m • 2 changes


12h 56m • 2 changes


5h 17m • 2 changes


5h 24m • 2 changes
Arrives next day


14h 57m • 2 changes


12h 56m • 2 changes


5h 17m • 2 changes


5h 24m • 2 changes
Arrives next day


15h 2m • 2 changes
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 Stranraer Port Rodie. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 47m.
Balloch to Portpatrick bus services, operated by Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd, depart from Glasgow Buchanan station.
Balloch to Portpatrick bus services, operated by Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd, arrive at Stranraer Port Rodie station.
The distance between Balloch and Portpatrick is 133.6 km. The road distance is 184 km.
Translink operates a bus from Glasgow Buchanan to Stranraer Port Rodie 4 times a day, and the journey takes 2h 45m.