The average bus between Glasgow Airport (GLA) and Portpatrick takes 6h 38m and the fastest bus takes 3h 33m. The bus service runs several times per day from Glasgow Airport (GLA) 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 Glasgow Airport (GLA) and Portpatrick. The earliest departure is at 7:45 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Glasgow Airport (GLA) is at 5:48 PM which arrives into Portpatrick at 9:43 AM. All services require a transfer at Buchanan Bus Station and take an average of 6h 38m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct bus from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Portpatrick. However, there are services departing from Glasgow Airport (GLA) station and arriving at Portpatrick station via Port Rodie. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 38m.
Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Portpatrick bus services, operated by Ember, depart from Buchanan Bus Station.
Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Portpatrick bus services, operated by Ember, arrive at Port Rodie station.
The distance between Glasgow Airport (GLA) and Portpatrick is 121.7 km. The road distance is 169 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.