The average bus between Portpatrick and Edinburgh takes 7h 45m and the fastest bus takes 4h 34m. The bus service runs several times per day from Portpatrick to Edinburgh. 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 Portpatrick and Edinburgh. The earliest departure is at 8:15 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Portpatrick is at 8:40 PM which arrives into Edinburgh at 11:52 AM. All services require a transfer at Cross and take an average of 7h 45m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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Want to know about travelling from Portpatrick to Edinburgh? 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 Portpatrick to Edinburgh. However, there are services departing from Portpatrick station and arriving at Edinburgh station via Glasgow Buchanan. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 45m.
Portpatrick to Edinburgh bus services, operated by DGC Buses, depart from Stranraer Port Rodie station.
Portpatrick to Edinburgh bus services, operated by DGC Buses, arrive at Princes Street station.
The distance between Portpatrick and Edinburgh is 173 km. The road distance is 228 km.
You can take a bus from South Crescent to Princes Street via Cross, Stranraer Port Rodie, Glasgow Buchanan, and Buchanan Bus Station in around 5h 19m.