The average bus between Portpatrick and Livingston takes 6h 55m and the fastest bus takes 4h. The bus service runs several times per day from Portpatrick to Livingston. 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 Livingston. 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 Livingston at 11:20 AM. All services require a transfer at Cross and take an average of 6h 55m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


5h 5m • 2 changes


4h 3m • 2 changes


5h 19m • 2 changes
Arrives next day


14h 40m • 2 changes


5h 5m • 2 changes


4h 3m • 2 changes


5h 19m • 2 changes
Arrives next day


14h 40m • 2 changes


5h 5m • 2 changes


4h 3m • 2 changes


5h 19m • 2 changes
Arrives next day


14h 40m • 2 changes
Want to know about travelling from Portpatrick to Livingston? 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 Livingston. However, there are services departing from Portpatrick station and arriving at Livingston station via Glasgow Buchanan. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 55m.
Portpatrick to Livingston bus services, operated by DGC Buses, depart from Stranraer Port Rodie station.
Portpatrick to Livingston bus services, operated by DGC Buses, arrive at Deer Park station.
The distance between Portpatrick and Livingston is 155.1 km. The road distance is 206 km.
You can take a bus from South Crescent to Deer Park via Cross, Stranraer Port Rodie, Glasgow Buchanan, and Buchanan Bus Station in around 4h 45m.