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

The cheapest way to get from Dollar to Portpatrick is to bus which costs £18 - £27 and takes 5h 58m.

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

The fastest way to get from Dollar to Portpatrick is to drive which takes 2h 32m and costs £30 - £50.

Is there a direct bus between Dollar and Portpatrick?

No, there is no direct bus from Dollar to Portpatrick. However, there are services departing from Mitchell Court and arriving at Post Office via North Approach Road, Buchanan Bus Station and Port Rodie. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 58m.

How far is it from Dollar to Portpatrick?

The distance between Dollar and Portpatrick is 133 miles. The road distance is 127.4 miles.

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

The best way to get from Dollar to Portpatrick without a car is to bus which takes 5h 58m and costs £18 - £27.

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

It takes approximately 5h 58m to get from Dollar to Portpatrick, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Dollar to Portpatrick bus from?

Dollar to Portpatrick bus services, operated by Stagecoach East Scotland, depart from North Approach Road station.

Train or bus from Dollar to Portpatrick?

The best way to get from Dollar to Portpatrick is to bus which takes 5h 58m and costs £18 - £27. Alternatively, you can train, which costs £30 - £45 and takes 6h 36m.

Where does the Dollar to Portpatrick bus arrive?

Dollar to Portpatrick bus services, operated by Stagecoach East Scotland, arrive at Buchanan Bus Station.

Can I drive from Dollar to Portpatrick?

Yes, the driving distance between Dollar to Portpatrick is 127 miles. It takes approximately 2h 32m to drive from Dollar to Portpatrick.

Where can I stay near Portpatrick?

There are 174+ hotels available in Portpatrick.

Dollar to Portpatrick - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

There are 5 ways to get from Dollar to Portpatrick by bus, train, 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.

Bus
best
1. Take the bus from North Approach Road to Buchanan Bus StationX24 / ...
2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Port Rodie923
5h 58m
£18–27
Train
1. Take the train from Alloa to Glasgow Queen Street
2. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Ayr
3. Take the train from Ayr to Stranraer
6h 36m
£33–43
Drive 126.7 mi
1. Drive from Dollar to Portpatrick126.7 mi
2h 32m
£32–46
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Alloa to Glasgow Queen StreetAlloa - Glasgow Queen Street
2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Port Rodie923
6h 31m
£26–34
Bus via Forth Valley Royal Hospital
1. Take the bus from St Andrew`s Church to Buchanan Bus StationX37 / ...
2. Take the bus from Glasgow Buchanan to Stranraer Port Rodie923
8h 17m

Dollar to Portpatrick by bus

20Weekly Buses

5h 58mAverage Duration

£18Cheapest Price

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Distance: 132.3 mi
Duration: 5h 58m

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

You can take a bus from Mitchell Court to Post Office via North Approach Road, Buchanan Bus Station, and Port Rodie in around 5h 58m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from The Forager to Post Office via Shillinghill, Alloa, Glasgow Queen Street, Glasgow Central, Ayr, Stranraer, and Port Rodie in around 6h 36m.

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