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

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

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  1. Bus

    best
    1. Take the bus from Seagate Bus Station to Buchanan Bus Stationbus bus M9
    2. Take the bus from Glasgow Buchanan to Stranraer Port Rodiebus bus 923
    6h 40m

  2. Drive 166.6 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Dundee to Portpatrickcar car 166.6 mi
    3h 22m
    £41–59

  3. Train via Kilmarnock

    1. Take the train from Dundee to Glasgow Queen Streettrain train Dundee - Glasgow Queen Street / ...
    2. Take the train from Kilmarnock to Stranraertrain train Kilmarnock - Stranraer
    6h 41m
    £73–136

  4. Train

    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 45m
    £81–154

  5. Bus via Dumfries

    1. Take the bus from Dundee Slessor Gardens to George Streetbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Princes Street to Stance 1bus bus 102 / ...
    3. Take the bus from Stance 5 to Port Rodiebus bus 500
    10h 37m

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  • Distance: 174.8 mi
  • Duration: 6h 40m

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

You can take a bus from Seagate Bus Station to Post Office via Buchanan Bus Station, Glasgow Buchanan, Stranraer Port Rodie, and Port Rodie in around 6h 40m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Dundee to Post Office via Glasgow Queen Street, West Campbell Street, Kilmarnock Bus Station, Kilmarnock, Stranraer, and Port Rodie in around 6h 41m.

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