The average bus between Falkirk and Portpatrick takes 8h 20m and the fastest bus takes 4h 45m. The bus service runs several times per day from Falkirk 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 Falkirk and Portpatrick. The earliest departure is at 6:12 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Falkirk is at 9:05 PM which arrives into Portpatrick at 1:43 PM. All services require a transfer at Glasgow Queen Street and take an average of 8h 20m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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Want to know about travelling from Falkirk 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 Falkirk to Portpatrick. However, there are services departing from Falkirk station and arriving at Portpatrick station via Port Rodie. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 20m.
Falkirk to Portpatrick bus services, operated by Midland Bluebird, depart from Buchanan Bus Station.
Falkirk to Portpatrick bus services, operated by Midland Bluebird, arrive at Port Rodie station.
The distance between Falkirk and Portpatrick is 154 km. The road distance is 189 km.
Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd operates a bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Port Rodie every 4 hours. Tickets cost £16–35 and the journey takes 2h 35m.