What is the cheapest way to get from Aberdeen to Portpatrick?

The cheapest way to get from Aberdeen to Portpatrick is to bus which costs £23 - £40 and takes 8h 8m.

What is the fastest way to get from Aberdeen to Portpatrick?

The fastest way to get from Aberdeen to Portpatrick is to drive which takes 4h 24m and costs £55 - £85.

Is there a direct bus between Aberdeen and Portpatrick?

No, there is no direct bus from Aberdeen station to Portpatrick. However, there are services departing from Union Square Bus Station and arriving at Post Office via Buchanan Bus Station and Port Rodie. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 8m.

How far is it from Aberdeen to Portpatrick?

The distance between Aberdeen and Portpatrick is 261 miles. The road distance is 232.1 miles.

How do I travel from Aberdeen to Portpatrick without a car?

The best way to get from Aberdeen to Portpatrick without a car is to train which takes 7h 44m and costs £110 - £200.

How long does it take to get from Aberdeen to Portpatrick?

It takes approximately 7h 44m to get from Aberdeen to Portpatrick, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Aberdeen to Portpatrick bus from?

Aberdeen to Portpatrick bus services, operated by Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd, depart from Union Square Bus Station.

Train or bus from Aberdeen to Portpatrick?

The best way to get from Aberdeen to Portpatrick is to train which takes 7h 44m and costs £110 - £200. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £23 - £40 and takes 8h 8m.

Where does the Aberdeen to Portpatrick bus arrive?

Aberdeen to Portpatrick bus services, operated by Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd, arrive at Buchanan Bus Station.

Can I drive from Aberdeen to Portpatrick?

Yes, the driving distance between Aberdeen to Portpatrick is 232 miles. It takes approximately 4h 24m to drive from Aberdeen to Portpatrick.

Where can I stay near Portpatrick?

There are 204+ hotels available in Portpatrick.

Aberdeen to Portpatrick - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

There are 4 ways to get from Aberdeen to Portpatrick by train, bus, or car

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Aberdeen to Glasgow Queen Streettrain
2. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Ayrtrain
3. Take the train from Ayr to Stranraertrain
7h 44m
£110–198
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Union Square Bus Station to Buchanan Bus Stationbus M9
2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Port Rodiebus 923
8h 8m
£23–38
Drive 230.7 mi
1. Drive from Aberdeen to Portpatrickcar 230.7 mi
4h 24m
£57–83
Bus via Stirling
1. Take the bus from Union Square Bus Station to Park and Ridebus
2. Take the bus from Park and Ride to Buchanan Bus Stationbus
3. Take the bus from Glasgow Buchanan to Stranraer Port Rodiebus 923
8h 41m

Aberdeen to Portpatrick by train, foot, and bus

35Weekly Services

7h 44mAverage Duration

£110Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Aberdeen to Portpatrick.

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Distance: 259.6 mi
Duration: 7h 44m

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 44m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Union Square Bus Station to Post Office via Buchanan Bus Station and Port Rodie in around 8h 8m.

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