The average bus between Kilmarnock and Portpatrick takes 6h 39m and the fastest bus takes 3h 35m. The bus service runs several times per day from Kilmarnock 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 Kilmarnock and Portpatrick. The earliest departure is at 7:37 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Kilmarnock is at 6:15 PM which arrives into Portpatrick at 8:19 AM. All services require a transfer at Ayr Bus Station and take an average of 6h 39m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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Want to know about travelling from Kilmarnock 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 Kilmarnock to Portpatrick. However, there are services departing from Kilmarnock station and arriving at Portpatrick station via Ayr Bus Station station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 39m.
Kilmarnock to Portpatrick bus services, operated by Stagecoach West Scotland, depart from Kilmarnock Bus Station.
Kilmarnock to Portpatrick bus services, operated by Stagecoach West Scotland, arrive at Stranraer Port Rodie station.
The distance between Kilmarnock and Portpatrick is 94.2 km. The road distance is 119 km.
You can take a bus from Kilmarnock Bus Station to South Crescent via Ayr Bus Station, Ayr, Stranraer Port Rodie, and Port Rodie in around 4h 50m.