The average bus between Dunfermline and Portpatrick takes 8h 27m and the fastest bus takes 4h 53m. The bus service runs several times per day from Dunfermline 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 Dunfermline and Portpatrick. The earliest departure is at 6:20 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Dunfermline is at 8:25 PM which arrives into Portpatrick at 1:43 PM. All services require a transfer at North Approach Road and take an average of 8h 27m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



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15h 53m • 3 changesWant to know about travelling from Dunfermline 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 Dunfermline to Portpatrick. However, there are services departing from Dunfermline station and arriving at Portpatrick station via Buchanan Bus Station station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 27m.
Dunfermline to Portpatrick bus services, operated by Stagecoach East Scotland, depart from North Approach Road station.
Dunfermline to Portpatrick bus services, operated by Stagecoach East Scotland, arrive at Port Rodie station.
The distance between Dunfermline and Portpatrick is 172.1 km. The road distance is 217 km.
You can take a bus from Bus Station to Post Office via North Approach Road, Buchanan Bus Station, and Port Rodie in around 5h 56m.