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

The cheapest way to get from Bathgate to Portpatrick is to bus which costs £20 - £29 and takes 6h 39m.

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, Buchanan Bus Station and Port Rodie. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 39m.

How far is it from Bathgate to Portpatrick?

The distance between Bathgate and Portpatrick is 122 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 and bus which takes 5h 20m and costs £27 - £40.

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

It takes approximately 5h 20m 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 50m and costs £35 - £50. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £20 - £29 and takes 6h 39m.

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 122+ 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

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

Train, bus
best
1. Take the train from Bathgate to Glasgow Queen Street Low Leveltrain Edinburgh - Helensburgh Central / ...
2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Port Rodiebus 923
5h 20m
£28–37
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Bus Terminal to Buchanan Bus Stationbus 902
2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Port Rodiebus 923
6h 39m
£20–29
Train
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 50m
£36–46
Drive 113.1 mi
1. Drive from Bathgate to Portpatrickcar 113.1 mi
2h 26m
£28–41
Train, Bus via Glasgow
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
5h 54m

Bathgate to Portpatrick by train, foot, and bus

35Weekly Services

5h 50mAverage Duration

£36Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Bathgate to Portpatrick.

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Distance: 121 mi
Duration: 5h 20m

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 50m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from St David's House to Post Office via Bus Terminal, Buchanan Bus Station, and Port Rodie in around 6h 39m.

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