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

The cheapest way to get from Bathgate to Portpatrick is to train and bus via Ayr which costs £24 - £45 and takes 6h 42m.

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

The fastest way to get from Bathgate to Portpatrick is to drive which takes 2h 26m and costs £27 - £40.

Is there a direct bus between Bathgate and Portpatrick?

No, there is no direct bus from Bathgate to Portpatrick. However, there are services departing from St David's House and arriving at Post Office via Haymarket Station, Glasgow Buchanan and Port Rodie. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 23m.

How far is it from Bathgate to Portpatrick?

The distance between Bathgate and Portpatrick is 134 miles. The road distance is 113.8 miles.

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

The best way to get from Bathgate to Portpatrick without a car is to train which takes 5h 59m and costs £55 - £120.

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

It takes approximately 5h 59m to get from Bathgate to Portpatrick, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Bathgate to Portpatrick bus from?

Bathgate to Portpatrick bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Haymarket Station.

Train or bus from Bathgate to Portpatrick?

The best way to get from Bathgate to Portpatrick is to train which takes 5h 59m and costs £55 - £120. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 7h 23m.

Where does the Bathgate to Portpatrick bus arrive?

Bathgate to Portpatrick bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Buchanan Bus Station.

Can I drive from Bathgate to Portpatrick?

Yes, the driving distance between Bathgate to Portpatrick is 114 miles. It takes approximately 2h 26m to drive from Bathgate to Portpatrick.

Where can I stay near Portpatrick?

There are 210+ hotels available in Portpatrick.

Bathgate to Portpatrick - 5 ways to travel via train, Bus, and car

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Bathgate to Glasgow Queen Street Low Leveltrain
2. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Ayrtrain
3. Take the train from Ayr to Stranraertrain
5h 59m
£55–111
Train, bus via Ayr
cheapest
1. Take the train from Bathgate to Glasgow Queen Street Low Leveltrain
2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Ayr Bus Stationbus X77
3. Take the bus from Ayr Bus Station to Port Rodiebus 358 / ...
6h 42m
£24–41
Train, Bus
1. Take the train from Bathgate to Glasgow Queen Street Low Leveltrain Edinburgh - Helensburgh Central / ...
2. Take the bus from Glasgow Buchanan to Stranraer Port Rodiebus 923
6h 1m
Drive 113.1 mi
1. Drive from Bathgate to Portpatrickcar 113.1 mi
2h 26m
£28–40
Bus
1. Take the bus from Haymarket Station to Buchanan Bus Stationbus Uk090
2. Take the bus from Glasgow Buchanan to Stranraer Port Rodiebus 923
7h 23m

Bathgate to Portpatrick by train, foot, and bus

35Weekly Services

5h 59mAverage Duration

£55Cheapest Price

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Distance: 132.8 mi
Duration: 5h 59m

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

You can take a train from Bathgate to Post Office via Glasgow Queen Street Low Level, West George Street, Central Station, Glasgow Central, Ayr, Stranraer, and Port Rodie in around 5h 59m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from St David's House to Post Office via Haymarket Station, Buchanan Bus Station, Glasgow Buchanan, Stranraer Port Rodie, and Port Rodie in around 7h 23m.

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