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

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

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 Bus Terminal, Glasgow Buchanan and Port Rodie. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 33m.

How far is it from Bathgate to Portpatrick?

The distance between Bathgate and Portpatrick is 133 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 49m and costs £30 - £50.

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

It takes approximately 5h 49m 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 Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd, depart from Bus Terminal station.

Train or bus from Bathgate to Portpatrick?

The best way to get from Bathgate to Portpatrick is to train which takes 5h 49m and costs £30 - £50. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 7h 33m.

Where does the Bathgate to Portpatrick bus arrive?

Bathgate to Portpatrick bus services, operated by Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd, 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 197+ hotels available in Portpatrick.

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

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

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

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 49m
£33–46
Drive 113.1 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Bathgate to Portpatrickcar 113.1 mi
2h 26m
£28–40
Bus
1. Take the bus from Bus Terminal to Buchanan Bus Stationbus 902
2. Take the bus from Glasgow Buchanan to Stranraer Port Rodiebus 923
7h 33m
Bus via Dumfries
1. Take the bus from St David's House to The Exchangebus X27 / ...
2. Take the bus from Usher Hall to Whitesandsbus 102 / ...
3. Take the bus from Whitesands to Port Rodiebus 500
10h 18m

Bathgate to Portpatrick by train, foot, and bus

35Weekly Services

5h 49mAverage Duration

£33Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Bathgate to Portpatrick.

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Distance: 132.4 mi
Duration: 5h 49m

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, Glasgow Central, Ayr, Stranraer, and Port Rodie in around 5h 49m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from St David's House to Post Office via Bus Terminal, Buchanan Bus Station, Glasgow Buchanan, Stranraer Port Rodie, and Port Rodie in around 7h 33m.

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