The average bus between Portpatrick and Island of Skye takes 17h 32m and the fastest bus takes 12h 5m. The bus service runs several times per day from Portpatrick to Island of Skye. 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 twice daily between Portpatrick and Island of Skye. 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 Island of Skye at 4:45 PM. All services require a transfer at Cross and take an average of 17h 32m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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Want to know about travelling from Portpatrick to Island of Skye? 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 Island of Skye. However, there are services departing from Portpatrick station and arriving at Island of Skye station via Glasgow Buchanan. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 17h 32m.
Portpatrick to Island of Skye bus services, operated by DGC Buses, depart from Stranraer Port Rodie station.
Portpatrick to Island of Skye bus services, operated by DGC Buses, arrive at Ferry Road End station.
The distance between Portpatrick and Island of Skye is 293.6 km. The road distance is 476 km.
You can take a bus from Beach to Ferry Road End via Cross, Stranraer Port Rodie, Glasgow Buchanan, and Buchanan Bus Station in around 11h 4m.