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

The cheapest way to get from Edinburgh to Portpatrick is to bus which costs £14 - £29 and takes 6h 3m.

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

The fastest way to get from Edinburgh to Portpatrick is to drive which takes 2h 49m and costs £30 - £50.

Is there a direct bus between Edinburgh and Portpatrick?

No, there is no direct bus from Edinburgh to Portpatrick. However, there are services departing from Princes Street and arriving at Post Office via Buchanan Bus Station and Port Rodie. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 3m.

How far is it from Edinburgh to Portpatrick?

The distance between Edinburgh and Portpatrick is 144 miles. The road distance is 131.7 miles.

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

The best way to get from Edinburgh to Portpatrick without a car is to train and bus which takes 5h 45m and costs £30 - £100.

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

It takes approximately 5h 45m to get from Edinburgh to Portpatrick, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Edinburgh to Portpatrick bus from?

Edinburgh to Portpatrick bus services, operated by Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd, depart from Princes Street station.

Train or bus from Edinburgh to Portpatrick?

The best way to get from Edinburgh to Portpatrick is to train which takes 6h 21m and costs £35 - £110. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £14 - £29 and takes 6h 3m.

Where does the Edinburgh to Portpatrick bus arrive?

Edinburgh to Portpatrick bus services, operated by Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd, arrive at Buchanan Bus Station.

Can I drive from Edinburgh to Portpatrick?

Yes, the driving distance between Edinburgh to Portpatrick is 132 miles. It takes approximately 2h 49m to drive from Edinburgh to Portpatrick.

Where can I stay near Portpatrick?

There are 176+ hotels available in Portpatrick.

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

There are 5 ways to get from Edinburgh 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 Edinburgh Waverley to Glasgow Queen StreetEdinburgh - Glasgow Queen Street / ...
2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Port Rodie923
5h 45m
£32–96
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Princes Street to Buchanan Bus Station900
2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Port Rodie923
6h 3m
£14–28
Train
1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Glasgow Central
2. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Ayr
3. Take the train from Ayr to Stranraer
6h 21m
£35–105
Drive 130.9 mi
1. Drive from Edinburgh to Portpatrick130.9 mi
2h 49m
£33–48
Bus via Edinburgh - Regent Road
1. Take the bus from Edinburgh - Regent Road to GlasgowUk090
2. Take the bus from Glasgow Buchanan to Stranraer Port Rodie923
6h 21m

Edinburgh to Portpatrick by train, foot, and bus

72Weekly Services

5h 45mAverage Duration

£32Cheapest Price

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Distance: 142.8 mi
Duration: 5h 45m

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 21m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Princes Street to Post Office via Buchanan Bus Station and Port Rodie in around 6h 3m.

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