The average bus between Lanark and Portpatrick takes 8h 27m and the fastest bus takes 5h 34m. The bus service runs several times per day from Lanark 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 3 times a day between Lanark and Portpatrick. The earliest departure is at 6:55 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Lanark is at 4:35 PM which arrives into Portpatrick at 8:18 AM. All services require a transfer at Buchanan Bus Station and take an average of 8h 27m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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Want to know about travelling from Lanark 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 Lanark to Portpatrick. However, there are services departing from Lanark station and arriving at Portpatrick station via Buchanan Bus Station station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 27m.
Lanark to Portpatrick bus services, operated by Stuarts Coaches UK, depart from Wellgate station.
Lanark to Portpatrick bus services, operated by Stuarts Coaches UK, arrive at Stranraer Port Rodie station.
The distance between Lanark and Portpatrick is 125.5 km. The road distance is 199 km.
You can take a bus from Wellgate to Post Office via Buchanan Bus Station, Glasgow Buchanan, Stranraer Port Rodie, and Port Rodie in around 6h 1m.