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

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

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  1. Train, bus

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    1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Glasgow Queen Streettrain train Edinburgh - Glasgow Queen Street / ...
    2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Port Rodiebus bus 923
    5h 44m
    £25–73

  2. Train

    1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Glasgow Centraltrain train
    2. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Ayrtrain train
    3. Take the train from Ayr to Stranraertrain train
    6h 19m
    £57–122

  3. Drive 130.9 mi

    1. Drive from Edinburgh to Portpatrickcar car 130.9 mi
    2h 49m
    £33–47

  4. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Princes Street to Buchanan Bus Stationbus bus Uk090
    2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Port Rodiebus bus 923
    6h 6m
    £25–51

  5. Bus via Dumfries

    1. Take the bus from Princes Street to Stance 1bus bus 101A / ...
    2. Take the bus from Stance 5 to Port Rodiebus bus 500
    7h 32m

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  • Distance: 142.8 mi
  • Duration: 5h 44m

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

You can take a train from Edinburgh Waverley to Post Office via Glasgow Central, Ayr, Stranraer, and Port Rodie in around 6h 19m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Princes Street to Post Office via Buchanan Bus Station and Port Rodie in around 6h 6m.

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