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

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There are 4 ways to get from Dundee to Portpatrick by train, bus, or car

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Dundee to Glasgow Queen Streettrain train
    2. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Ayrtrain train
    3. Take the train from Ayr to Stranraertrain train
    6h 50m
    £70–118

  2. Bus via Dundee Slessor Gardens

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Dundee Slessor Gardens to Buchanan Bus Stnbus bus Ember
    2. Take the bus from Glasgow Buchanan to Stranraer Port Rodiebus bus 923
    6h 57m
    £14–18

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Overgate to Buchanan Bus Stationbus bus Uk091
    2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Port Rodiebus bus 923
    6h 54m
    £29–53

  4. Drive  166.6 mi

    1. Drive from Dundee to Portpatrickcar car 166.6 mi
    3h 22m
    £42–60

Dundee to Portpatrick by train, foot, and bus

Calendar35Weekly Services
Duration6h 50mAverage Duration
Ticket£70Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 189.7 mi
  • Duration: 6h 50m

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

You can take a train from Dundee to Post Office via Glasgow Queen Street, Glasgow Central, Ayr, Stranraer, and Port Rodie in around 6h 50m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Overgate to Beach via Buchanan Bus Station and Port Rodie in around 6h 54m.

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