The average bus between Portpatrick and Kilmarnock takes 6h 23m and the fastest bus takes 3h 12m. The bus service runs several times per day from Portpatrick to Kilmarnock. 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 Kilmarnock. The earliest departure is at 8:20 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Portpatrick is at 8:40 PM which arrives into Kilmarnock at 10:30 AM. All services require a transfer at Cross and take an average of 6h 23m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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Want to know about travelling from Portpatrick to Kilmarnock? 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 Kilmarnock. However, there are services departing from Portpatrick station and arriving at Kilmarnock station via Ayr Bus Station station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 23m.
Portpatrick to Kilmarnock bus services, operated by DGC Buses, depart from Port Rodie station.
Portpatrick to Kilmarnock bus services, operated by DGC Buses, arrive at Dunlop Street station.
The distance between Portpatrick and Kilmarnock is 94.2 km. The road distance is 119 km.
You can take a bus from Beach to Dunlop Street via Cross, Port Rodie, and Ayr Bus Station in around 4h 4m.