The average bus between Hamilton and Portpatrick takes 6h 36m and the fastest bus takes 3h 59m. The bus service runs several times per day from Hamilton 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 Hamilton and Portpatrick. The earliest departure is at 6:42 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Hamilton is at 8:30 PM which arrives into Portpatrick at 8:14 AM. All services require a transfer at Buchanan Bus Station and take an average of 6h 36m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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Want to know about travelling from Hamilton 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 Hamilton to Portpatrick. However, there are services departing from Hamilton station and arriving at Portpatrick station via Port Rodie. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 36m.
Hamilton to Portpatrick bus services, operated by JMB Travel, depart from Buchanan Bus Station.
Hamilton to Portpatrick bus services, operated by JMB Travel, arrive at Port Rodie station.
The distance between Hamilton and Portpatrick is 123.6 km. The road distance is 175 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.