The average bus between Tarbert and Machrihanish takes 4h 48m and the fastest bus takes 2h 46m. The bus service runs several times per day from Tarbert to Machrihanish. 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 3 times a day between Tarbert and Machrihanish. The earliest departure is at 9:16 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Tarbert is at 9:12 PM which arrives into Machrihanish at 7:34 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 4h 48m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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10h 22m • 1 change
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No, there is no direct bus from Tarbert to Machrihanish. However, there are services departing from Tarbert station and arriving at Machrihanish station via Bus Terminus. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 48m.
Tarbert to Machrihanish bus services, operated by West Coast Motors, depart from Bus Terminal station.
Tarbert to Machrihanish bus services, operated by West Coast Motors, arrive at Turning Area station.
The distance between Tarbert and Machrihanish is 53 km. The road distance is 71 km.
You can take a bus from Bus Terminal to Turning Area via Bus Terminus in around 2h 22m.