The average bus between Portpatrick and Motherwell takes 7h 16m and the fastest bus takes 3h 44m. The bus service runs several times per day from Portpatrick to Motherwell. 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 Portpatrick and Motherwell. 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 Motherwell at 11:24 AM. All services require a transfer at Cross and take an average of 7h 16m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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Want to know about travelling from Portpatrick to Motherwell? 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 Motherwell. However, there are services departing from Portpatrick station and arriving at Motherwell station via Glasgow Buchanan. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 16m.
Portpatrick to Motherwell bus services, operated by DGC Buses, depart from Stranraer Port Rodie station.
Portpatrick to Motherwell bus services, operated by DGC Buses, arrive at Glasgow Buchanan station.
The distance between Portpatrick and Motherwell is 127.1 km. The road distance is 176 km.
Translink operates a bus from Stranraer Port Rodie to Glasgow Buchanan 4 times a day, and the journey takes 2h 35m.