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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 via Glasgow

    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 train from Glasgow Central to Ayrtrain train
    4. Take the train from Ayr to Stranraertrain train
    6h 35m
    £44–60

  2. Bus via Ayr

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from High Street to Shandwick Placebus bus X7
    2. Take the bus from Shandwick Place to Buchanan Bus Stationbus bus 900
    3. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Ayr Bus Stationbus bus X77
    4. Take the bus from Ayr Bus Station to Port Rodiebus bus 358 / ...
    8h 40m
    £27–41

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from High Street to Princes Streetbus bus X7
    2. Take the bus from Princes Street to Buchanan Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Glasgow Buchanan to Stranraer Port Rodiebus bus 923
    7h 45m

  4. Drive 156.5 mi

    1. Drive from Dunbar to Portpatrickcar car 156.5 mi
    3h 6m
    £39–56

  5. 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
    7h 10m
    £39–116

Dunbar to Portpatrick by train, foot, and bus

Calendar35Weekly Services
Duration6h 35mAverage Duration
Ticket£44Cheapest Price
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What companies run services between Dunbar, Scotland and Portpatrick, Scotland?

You can take a train from Dunbar to Post Office via Edinburgh Waverley, Glasgow Queen Street, Glasgow Central, Ayr, Stranraer, and Port Rodie in around 6h 35m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from High Street to Post Office via Princes Street, Buchanan Bus Station, Glasgow Buchanan, Stranraer Port Rodie, and Port Rodie in around 7h 45m.

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