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

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

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  1. Train, bus

    best
    1. Take the train from Dunbar to Edinburgh Waverleytrain train
    2. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Glasgow Queen Streettrain train
    3. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Port Rodiebus bus 923
    6h 11m
    £34–98

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from High Street to St Andrew's Housebus bus X7
    2. Take the bus from St Andrew's House to Buchanan Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Port Rodiebus bus 923
    7h 21m
    £26–50

  3. Train

    1. Take the train from Dunbar to Edinburgh Waverleytrain train
    2. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Glasgow Centraltrain train
    3. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Ayrtrain train
    4. Take the train from Ayr to Stranraertrain train
    6h 54m
    £68–148

  4. Drive 156.5 mi

    1. Drive from Dunbar to Portpatrickcar car 156.5 mi
    3h 6m
    £38–55

  5. Bus via Dumfries

    1. Take the bus from High Street to Princes Streetbus bus X7
    2. Take the bus from Princes Street to Stance 1bus bus 102 / ...
    3. Take the bus from Stance 5 to Port Rodiebus bus 500
    9h 41m

Dunbar to Portpatrick by train, foot, and bus

Calendar35Weekly Services
Duration6h 54mAverage Duration
Ticket£68Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 171.5 mi
  • Duration: 6h 11m

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

You can take a train from Dunbar to Post Office via Edinburgh Waverley, Glasgow Central, Ayr, Stranraer, and Port Rodie in around 6h 54m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from High Street to Post Office via St Andrew's House, Buchanan Bus Station, and Port Rodie in around 7h 21m.

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