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

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

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

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

Is there a direct bus between Edinburgh and Portpatrick Station?

No, there is no direct bus from Edinburgh to Portpatrick Station. However, there are services departing from Princes Street and arriving at Caravan Park Rd End via Glasgow Buchanan and Port Rodie. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 15m.

How far is it from Edinburgh to Portpatrick Station?

The distance between Edinburgh and Portpatrick Station is 141 miles. The road distance is 131.4 miles.

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

The best way to get from Edinburgh to Portpatrick Station without a car is to bus which takes 6h 15m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 6h 15m to get from Edinburgh to Portpatrick Station, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Edinburgh to Portpatrick Station bus from?

Edinburgh to Portpatrick Station bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Princes Street station.

Train or bus from Edinburgh to Portpatrick Station?

The best way to get from Edinburgh to Portpatrick Station is to bus which takes 6h 15m and costs . Alternatively, you can train, which costs £55 - £130 and takes 6h 18m.

Where does the Edinburgh to Portpatrick Station bus arrive?

Edinburgh to Portpatrick Station bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Buchanan Bus Station.

Can I drive from Edinburgh to Portpatrick Station?

Yes, the driving distance between Edinburgh to Portpatrick Station is 131 miles. It takes approximately 2h 49m to drive from Edinburgh to Portpatrick Station.

Where can I stay near Portpatrick Station?

There are 205+ hotels available in Portpatrick Station.

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

There are 4 ways to get from Edinburgh to Portpatrick Station 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 15m
Drive 130.6 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Edinburgh to Portpatrick Stationcar 130.6 mi
2h 49m
£33–47
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 18m
£55–121
Bus via Dumfries
1. Take the bus from Princes Street to Stance 1bus 101A / ...
2. Take the bus from Stance 5 to Port Rodiebus 500
7h 31m

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Map of how to get from Edinburgh to Portpatrick Station.

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Distance: 140.5 mi
Duration: 6h 15m

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

You can take a bus from Princes Street to Caravan Park Rd End via Buchanan Bus Station, Glasgow Buchanan, Stranraer Port Rodie, and Port Rodie in around 6h 15m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Edinburgh Waverley to Caravan Park Rd End via Glasgow Central, Ayr, Stranraer, and Port Rodie in around 6h 18m.

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