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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

    best
    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 13m
    £31–96

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Princes Street to Buchanan Bus Stationbus bus 900
    2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Port Rodiebus bus 923
    5h 33m
    £20–28

  3. 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 20m
    £37–105

  4. Drive 130.9 mi

    1. Drive from Edinburgh to Portpatrickcar car 130.9 mi
    2h 48m
    £32–46

  5. Bus via Dumfries

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

Edinburgh to Portpatrick by train, foot, and bus

Calendar96Weekly Services
Duration5h 13mAverage Duration
Ticket£31Cheapest Price
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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 20m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Princes Street to Post Office via Buchanan Bus Station and Port Rodie in around 5h 33m.

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