The average bus between Portpatrick and Cairnryan Harbour takes 3h 5m and the fastest bus takes 43 min. The bus service runs several times per day from Portpatrick to Cairnryan Harbour. 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 every 4 hours between Portpatrick and Cairnryan Harbour. The earliest departure is at 8:15 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Portpatrick is at 8:40 PM which arrives into Cairnryan Harbour at 7:41 AM. All services require a transfer at Cross and take an average of 3h 5m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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2h 37m • 1 changeWant to know about travelling from Portpatrick to Cairnryan Harbour? 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 Cairnryan Harbour. However, there are services departing from Beach station and arriving at Old Pier station via Cross station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 5m.
Portpatrick to Cairnryan Harbour bus services, operated by DGC Buses, depart from Beach station.
Portpatrick to Cairnryan Harbour bus services, operated by Stagecoach West Scotland, arrive at Old Pier station.
The distance between Portpatrick and Cairnryan Harbour is 15.7 km. The road distance is 21 km.
You can take a bus from Beach to Old Pier via Cross and Port Rodie Ferry Terminal in around 1h 27m.