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How to get fromAberdeen to Portpatrickby train, bus, or car

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There are 5 ways to get from Aberdeen to Portpatrick by train, bus, or car

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  1. Train, bus

    best
    1. Take the train from Aberdeen to Glasgow Queen Streettrain train Aberdeen - Glasgow Queen Street / ...
    2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Port Rodiebus bus 923
    7h 25m
    £77–132

  2. Bus via Dundee

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Aberdeen Union Street to Dundee Slessor Gardensbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Dundee Slessor Gardens to Buchanan Bus Stnbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Glasgow Buchanan to Stranraer Port Rodiebus bus 923
    9h 1m
    £23–32

  3. Train

    1. Take the train from Aberdeen to Glasgow Queen Streettrain train
    2. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Ayrtrain train
    3. Take the train from Ayr to Stranraertrain train
    7h 30m
    £100–164

  4. Drive  230.7 mi

    1. Drive from Aberdeen to Portpatrickcar car 230.7 mi
    4h 24m
    £58–83

  5. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Union Square Bus Station to Buchanan Bus Stationbus bus Uk091
    2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Port Rodiebus bus 923
    8h 4m
    £38–66

Aberdeen to Portpatrick by train, foot, and bus

Calendar56Weekly Services
Duration7h 25mAverage Duration
Ticket£77Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 248.2 mi
  • Duration: 7h 25m

What companies run services between Aberdeen, Scotland and Portpatrick, Scotland?

You can take a train from Aberdeen to Post Office via Glasgow Queen Street, Glasgow Central, Ayr, Stranraer, and Port Rodie in around 7h 30m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Union Square Bus Station to Post Office via Buchanan Bus Station and Port Rodie in around 8h 4m.

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