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

The cheapest way to get from Dunbar to Portpatrick is to bus which costs £24 - £35 and takes 7h 26m.

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

The fastest way to get from Dunbar to Portpatrick is to drive which takes 3h 8m and costs £35 - £60.

Is there a direct bus between Dunbar and Portpatrick?

No, there is no direct bus from Dunbar to Portpatrick. However, there are services departing from High Street and arriving at Post Office via Shandwick Place, Buchanan Bus Station and Port Rodie. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 26m.

How far is it from Dunbar to Portpatrick?

The distance between Dunbar and Portpatrick is 173 miles. The road distance is 155.7 miles.

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

The best way to get from Dunbar to Portpatrick without a car is to train and bus which takes 6h 17m and costs £35 - £110.

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

It takes approximately 6h 17m to get from Dunbar to Portpatrick, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Dunbar to Portpatrick bus from?

Dunbar to Portpatrick bus services, operated by East Coast Buses, depart from High Street station.

Train or bus from Dunbar to Portpatrick?

The best way to get from Dunbar to Portpatrick is to train which takes 6h 22m and costs £40 - £120. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £24 - £35 and takes 7h 26m.

Where does the Dunbar to Portpatrick bus arrive?

Dunbar to Portpatrick bus services, operated by East Coast Buses, arrive at Shandwick Place station.

Can I drive from Dunbar to Portpatrick?

Yes, the driving distance between Dunbar to Portpatrick is 156 miles. It takes approximately 3h 8m to drive from Dunbar to Portpatrick.

Where can I stay near Portpatrick?

There are 172+ hotels available in Portpatrick.

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

There are 5 ways to get from Dunbar 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 Dunbar to Edinburgh Waverley
2. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Glasgow Queen Street
3. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Port Rodie923
6h 17m
£35–107
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from High Street to Shandwick PlaceX7
2. Take the bus from Shandwick Place to Buchanan Bus Station900
3. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Port Rodie923
7h 26m
£24–35
Train
1. Take the train from Dunbar to Edinburgh Waverley
2. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Glasgow Queen Street
3. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Ayr
4. Take the train from Ayr to Stranraer
6h 22m
£42–116
Drive 154.7 mi
1. Drive from Dunbar to Portpatrick154.7 mi
3h 8m
£39–56
Bus via Edinburgh
1. Take the bus from High Street to Princes StreetX7
2. Take the bus from Edinburgh - Princes Street to Glasgow
3. Take the bus from Glasgow Buchanan to Stranraer Port Rodie923
7h 57m

Dunbar to Portpatrick by train, foot, and bus

35Weekly Services

6h 22mAverage Duration

£42Cheapest Price

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Distance: 171.5 mi
Duration: 6h 17m

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 22m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from High Street to Post Office via Shandwick Place, Buchanan Bus Station, and Port Rodie in around 7h 26m.

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