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

The cheapest way to get from Dundee to Portpatrick is to bus via Ayr which costs £23 - £40 and takes 7h 46m.

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

The fastest way to get from Dundee to Portpatrick is to drive which takes 3h 22m and costs £40 - £60.

Is there a direct bus between Dundee and Portpatrick?

No, there is no direct bus from Dundee to Portpatrick. However, there are services departing from Overgate and arriving at Post Office via Glasgow Buchanan and Port Rodie. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 3m.

How far is it from Dundee to Portpatrick?

The distance between Dundee and Portpatrick is 191 miles. The road distance is 167.6 miles.

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

The best way to get from Dundee to Portpatrick without a car is to train which takes 6h 50m and costs £75 - £150.

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

It takes approximately 6h 50m to get from Dundee to Portpatrick, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Dundee to Portpatrick bus from?

Dundee to Portpatrick bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Overgate station.

Train or bus from Dundee to Portpatrick?

The best way to get from Dundee to Portpatrick is to train which takes 6h 50m and costs £75 - £150. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 7h 3m.

Where does the Dundee to Portpatrick bus arrive?

Dundee to Portpatrick bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Buchanan Bus Station.

Can I drive from Dundee to Portpatrick?

Yes, the driving distance between Dundee to Portpatrick is 168 miles. It takes approximately 3h 22m to drive from Dundee to Portpatrick.

Where can I stay near Portpatrick?

There are 212+ hotels available in Portpatrick.

Dundee to Portpatrick - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Dundee to Glasgow Queen Streettrain
2. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Ayrtrain
3. Take the train from Ayr to Stranraertrain
6h 50m
£79–150
Bus via Ayr
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Dundee Slessor Gardens to Buchanan Bus Stnbus
2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Ayr Bus Stationbus X77
3. Take the bus from Ayr Bus Station to Port Rodiebus 358 / ...
7h 46m
£24–36
Bus
1. Take the bus from Overgate to Buchanan Bus Stationbus Uk091
2. Take the bus from Glasgow Buchanan to Stranraer Port Rodiebus 923
7h 3m
Drive 166.6 mi
1. Drive from Dundee to Portpatrickcar 166.6 mi
3h 22m
£41–59

Dundee to Portpatrick by train, foot, and bus

35Weekly Services

6h 50mAverage Duration

£79Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Dundee to Portpatrick.

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Distance: 189.8 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 Post Office via Buchanan Bus Station, Glasgow Buchanan, Stranraer Port Rodie, and Port Rodie in around 7h 3m.

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