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

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

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 Glasgow Buchanan and Port Rodie. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 16m.

How far is it from Edinburgh to Portpatrick?

The distance between Edinburgh and Portpatrick is 142 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 bus which takes 6h 16m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 6h 16m 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 FlixBus, depart from Princes Street station.

Train or bus from Edinburgh to Portpatrick?

The best way to get from Edinburgh to Portpatrick is to bus which takes 6h 16m and costs . Alternatively, you can train, which costs £35 - £110 and takes 6h 20m.

Where does the Edinburgh to Portpatrick bus arrive?

Edinburgh to Portpatrick bus services, operated by FlixBus, 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 197+ hotels available in Portpatrick.

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

There are 4 ways to get from Edinburgh to Portpatrick by bus, train, 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.

Bus
best
1. Take the bus from Princes Street to Buchanan Bus Stationbus Uk090
2. Take the bus from Glasgow Buchanan to Stranraer Port Rodiebus 923
6h 16m
Drive 130.9 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Edinburgh to Portpatrickcar 130.9 mi
2h 49m
£32–46
Train
1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Glasgow Centraltrain
2. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Ayrtrain
3. Take the train from Ayr to Stranraertrain
6h 20m
£35–105
Bus via Dumfries
1. Take the bus from Princes Street to Whitesandsbus 101A / ...
2. Take the bus from Whitesands to Port Rodiebus 500
7h 36m

Edinburgh to Portpatrick by train, foot, and bus

35Weekly Services

6h 20mAverage Duration

£35Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Edinburgh to Portpatrick.

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Distance: 140.9 mi
Duration: 6h 16m

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

You can take a bus from Princes Street to Post Office via Buchanan Bus Station, Glasgow Buchanan, Stranraer Port Rodie, and Port Rodie in around 6h 16m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Edinburgh Waverley to Post Office via Glasgow Central, Ayr, Stranraer, and Port Rodie in around 6h 20m.

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