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

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

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  1. Train, line 367 bus

    best
    1. Take the train from Ardrossan Town to Kilwinningtrain train
    2. Take the train from Kilwinning to Ayrtrain train
    3. Take the train from Ayr to Stranraertrain train
    4. Take the bus from Port Rodie to Post Officebus bus 367
    4h 27m

  2. Line 585 bus, bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Hill Street to Ayr Bus Stationbus bus 585
    2. Take the bus from Ayr Bus Station to Port Rodiebus bus 923
    4h 44m
    £16–29

  3. Drive 77.5 mi

    1. Drive from Ardrossan to Portpatrickcar car 77.5 mi
    1h 39m
    £19–27

  4. Line 585 bus, Bus via Beach

    1. Take the bus from Hill Street to Ayr Bus Stationbus bus 585
    2. Take the bus from Ayr to Stranraer Port Rodiebus bus 923
    4h 55m

  5. Line 585 bus, bus via Girvan

    1. Take the bus from Hill Street to Ayr Bus Stationbus bus 585
    2. Take the bus from Ayr Bus Station to Henrietta Streetbus bus 60 / ...
    3. Take the bus from Henrietta Street to Port Rodiebus bus 358 / ...
    5h 16m
    £25–35

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  • Distance: 85.8 mi
  • Duration: 4h 27m

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

You can take a bus from Hill Street to Post Office via Ayr Bus Station and Port Rodie in around 4h 44m.

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