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

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

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  1. Bus via Glasgow

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    1. Take the bus from Glasgow Buchanan to Stranraer Port Rodiebus bus 923
    5h 54m
    £15–22

  2. Train

    1. Take the train from Bathgate to Particktrain train
    2. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Ayrtrain train
    3. Take the train from Ayr to Stranraertrain train
    5h 57m
    £50–85

  3. Drive  113.1 mi

    1. Drive from Bathgate to Portpatrickcar car 113.1 mi
    2h 26m
    £28–41

  4. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Port Rodiebus bus 923
    5h 54m
    £27–53

  5. Bus via Deer Park

    1. Take the bus from Deer Park to Buchanan Bus Stationbus bus Uk090
    2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Port Rodiebus bus 923
    6h 27m
    £26–51

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  • Distance: 121.8 mi
  • Duration: 5h 54m

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

Translink operates a bus from Glasgow Buchanan to Stranraer Port Rodie 3 times a day. Tickets cost £4 and the journey takes 2h 35m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Bathgate to Post Office via Partick, Glasgow Central Low Level, Glasgow Central, Ayr, Stranraer, and Port Rodie in around 5h 57m.

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