The average bus between Scotland and Portpatrick takes 6h 5m and the fastest bus takes 2h 58m. The bus service runs several times per day from Scotland 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 Scotland and Portpatrick. The earliest departure is at 8:20 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Scotland is at 6:20 PM which arrives into Portpatrick at 8:13 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 6h 5m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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13h 53m • 1 changeWant to know about travelling from Scotland 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 Scotland to Portpatrick. However, there are services departing from Scotland station and arriving at Portpatrick station via Port Rodie. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 5m.
Scotland to Portpatrick bus services, operated by Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd, depart from Buchanan Bus Station.
Scotland to Portpatrick bus services, operated by Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd, arrive at Port Rodie station.
The distance between Scotland and Portpatrick is 225.1 km. The road distance is 154 km.
Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd operates a bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Port Rodie every 4 hours. Tickets cost £16–35 and the journey takes 2h 35m.