The average bus between Portpatrick and Ardrossan takes 6h 27m and the fastest bus takes 3h 31m. The bus service runs several times per day from Portpatrick to Ardrossan. 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 Portpatrick and Ardrossan. The earliest departure is at 8:20 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Portpatrick is at 8:40 PM which arrives into Ardrossan at 10:51 AM. All services require a transfer at Cross and take an average of 6h 27m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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Want to know about travelling from Portpatrick to Ardrossan? 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 Ardrossan. However, there are services departing from Portpatrick station and arriving at Ardrossan station via Ayr Bus Station station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 27m.
Portpatrick to Ardrossan bus services, operated by DGC Buses, depart from Port Rodie station.
Portpatrick to Ardrossan bus services, operated by DGC Buses, arrive at Inches Road station.
The distance between Portpatrick and Ardrossan is 90.8 km. The road distance is 129 km.
You can take a bus from Beach to Inches Road via Cross, Port Rodie, and Ayr Bus Station in around 4h 20m.