The average bus between Dundee and Portpatrick takes 8h 35m and the fastest bus takes 5h 23m. The bus service runs several times per day from Dundee 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 Dundee and Portpatrick. The earliest departure is at 6:25 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Dundee is at 4:25 PM which arrives into Portpatrick at 8:13 AM. All services require a transfer at Buchanan Bus Station and take an average of 8h 35m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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Want to know about travelling from Dundee 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 Dundee to Portpatrick. However, there are services departing from Dundee station and arriving at Portpatrick station via Buchanan Bus Station station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 35m.
Dundee to Portpatrick bus services, operated by Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd, depart from Seagate Bus Station.
Dundee to Portpatrick bus services, operated by Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd, arrive at Stranraer Port Rodie station.
The distance between Dundee and Portpatrick is 225.4 km. The road distance is 281 km.
You can take a bus from Seagate Bus Station to Post Office via Buchanan Bus Station, Glasgow Buchanan, Stranraer Port Rodie, and Port Rodie in around 6h 40m.