The average bus between Loch Lomond and Portpatrick takes 9h 32m and the fastest bus takes 5h 44m. The bus service runs several times per day from Loch Lomond 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 Loch Lomond and Portpatrick. The earliest departure is at 12:00 AM at night, and the last departure from Loch Lomond is at 11:54 PM which arrives into Portpatrick at 1:43 PM. All services require a transfer at Charing Cross (Glasgow) and take an average of 9h 32m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


11h 18m • 2 changes

5h 58m • 2 changes

5h 47m • 2 changesArrives next day


13h 32m • 2 changesWant to know about travelling from Loch Lomond 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 Loch Lomond to Portpatrick. However, there are services departing from Loch Lomond station and arriving at Portpatrick station via Port Rodie. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 32m.
Loch Lomond to Portpatrick bus services, operated by Ember, depart from Buchanan Bus Station.
Loch Lomond to Portpatrick bus services, operated by Ember, arrive at Port Rodie station.
The distance between Loch Lomond and Portpatrick is 141.8 km. The road distance is 185 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.