The average bus between Portpatrick and Loch Ryan takes 3h 35m and the fastest bus takes 45 min. The bus service runs several times per day from Portpatrick to Loch Ryan. 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 Loch Ryan. 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 Loch Ryan at 7:47 AM. All services require a transfer at Cross and take an average of 3h 35m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct bus from Portpatrick to Loch Ryan. However, there are services departing from Portpatrick station and arriving at Loch Ryan station via Cross. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 35m.
Portpatrick to Loch Ryan bus services, operated by DGC Buses, depart from Post Office station.
Portpatrick to Loch Ryan bus services, operated by DGC Buses, arrive at Ferry Terminal station.
The distance between Portpatrick and Loch Ryan is 16.5 km. The road distance is 27 km.
You can take a bus from Post Office to Loch Ryan via Cross, Port Rodie Ferry Terminal, and Ferry Terminal in around 1h 44m.