There are 4 ways to get from Annan to Portpatrick by bus, train, or car
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Dumfries station to Port Rodiebus 500
5h 5mDrive 87.8 mi
cheapest- Drive from Annan to Portpatrickcar 87.8 mi
1h 44m£22–31Train
- Take the train from Annan to Kilmarnocktrain Carlisle - Glasgow Central
- Take the train from Kilmarnock to Stranraertrain Kilmarnock - Stranraer
5h 36m£63–120Line 79 bus, bus
- Take the bus from Stance 2 to Hospitalbus 79
- Take the bus from Hospital to Port Rodiebus 500
5h 12m
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Annan to Portpatrick is to drive which costs £21 - £35 and takes 1h 44m.
The fastest way to get from Annan to Portpatrick is to drive which takes 1h 44m and costs £21 - £35.
No, there is no direct bus from Annan station to Portpatrick. However, there are services departing from Dumfries station and arriving at Post Office via Port Rodie. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 5m.
No, there is no direct train from Annan to Portpatrick. However, there are services departing from Annan and arriving at Stranraer via Kilmarnock. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 36m.
The distance between Annan and Portpatrick is 102 miles. The road distance is 88.3 miles.
The best way to get from Annan to Portpatrick without a car is to bus which takes 5h 5m and costs .
It takes approximately 5h 5m to get from Annan to Portpatrick, including transfers.
Annan to Portpatrick bus services, operated by Houstons Minicoaches, depart from Dumfries station.
Annan to Portpatrick train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Annan station.
The best way to get from Annan to Portpatrick is to bus which takes 5h 5m and costs . Alternatively, you can train, which costs £60 - £120 and takes 5h 36m.
What companies run services between Annan, Scotland and Portpatrick, Scotland?
Houstons Minicoaches operates a bus from Dumfries station to Port Rodie every 4 hours, and the journey takes 2h 31m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Annan to Post Office via Kilmarnock, Stranraer, and Port Rodie in around 5h 36m.
- Phone
- +44 (0)344 811 0141
- Website
- scotrail.co.uk
Train from Annan to Kilmarnock
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 23m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £30–60
- Website
- https://www.scotrail.co.uk/
Train from Kilmarnock to Stranraer
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 48m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- £30–60
- Website
- https://www.scotrail.co.uk/
- Phone
- +44 1576 203874
- info@houstoncoaches.co.uk
- Website
- houstonscoaches.co.uk
Bus from Dumfries station to Port Rodie
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 31m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Website
- https://www.houstonscoaches.co.uk/
Bus from Stance 2 to Hospital
- Ave. Duration
- 39 min
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Website
- https://www.houstonscoaches.co.uk/
Bus from Hospital to Port Rodie
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 15m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Website
- https://www.houstonscoaches.co.uk/
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More Questions & Answers
Annan to Portpatrick bus services, operated by Houstons Minicoaches, arrive at Port Rodie station.
Annan to Portpatrick train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Kilmarnock station.
Yes, the driving distance between Annan to Portpatrick is 88 miles. It takes approximately 1h 44m to drive from Annan to Portpatrick.
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