The average bus between Prestwick and Portpatrick takes 6h 2m and the fastest bus takes 2h 54m. The bus service runs several times per day from Prestwick to Portpatrick. 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 Prestwick and Portpatrick. The earliest departure is at 8:26 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Prestwick is at 6:50 PM which arrives into Portpatrick at 8:13 AM. All services require a transfer at Ayr Bus Station and take an average of 6h 2m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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Want to know about travelling from Prestwick to Portpatrick? 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 Prestwick to Portpatrick. However, there are services departing from Prestwick station and arriving at Portpatrick station via Stranraer Port Rodie. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 2m.
Prestwick to Portpatrick bus services, operated by Stagecoach West Scotland, depart from Ayr station.
Prestwick to Portpatrick bus services, operated by Stagecoach West Scotland, arrive at Stranraer Port Rodie station.
The distance between Prestwick and Portpatrick is 79.7 km. The road distance is 100 km.
Translink operates a bus from Ayr to Stranraer Port Rodie 4 times a day, and the journey takes 1h 50m.