There are 4 ways to get from Falkirk to Portpatrick by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Glasgow Central to Ayrtrain Glasgow Central - Ayr / ...
- Take the train from Ayr to Stranraertrain Ayr - Stranraer / ...
5h 24m£48–106Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from St Andrew`s Church to Buchanan Bus Stationbus X37 / ...
- Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Port Rodiebus 923
6h 1m£21–42Drive 115.1 mi
- Drive from Falkirk to Portpatrickcar 115.1 mi
2h 23m£29–41Bus via Beach
- Take the bus from St Andrew`s Church to Buchanan Bus Stationbus X37 / ...
- Take the bus from Glasgow Buchanan to Stranraer Port Rodiebus 923
6h 12m
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Falkirk to Portpatrick is to bus which costs £20 - £45 and takes 6h 1m.
The fastest way to get from Falkirk to Portpatrick is to drive which takes 2h 23m and costs £28 - £45.
No, there is no direct bus from Falkirk to Portpatrick. However, there are services departing from St Andrew`s Church and arriving at Post Office via Buchanan Bus Station and Port Rodie. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 1m.
No, there is no direct train from Falkirk to Portpatrick. However, there are services departing from Falkirk High and arriving at Stranraer via Glasgow Central and Ayr. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 24m.
The distance between Falkirk and Portpatrick is 130 miles. The road distance is 115.7 miles.
The best way to get from Falkirk to Portpatrick without a car is to train which takes 5h 24m and costs £45 - £110.
It takes approximately 5h 24m to get from Falkirk to Portpatrick, including transfers.
Falkirk to Portpatrick bus services, operated by Midland Bluebird, depart from St Andrew`s Church station.
Falkirk to Portpatrick train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Glasgow Central station.
The best way to get from Falkirk to Portpatrick is to train which takes 5h 24m and costs £45 - £110. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £20 - £45 and takes 6h 1m.
What companies run services between Falkirk, Scotland and Portpatrick, Scotland?
You can take a train from Falkirk High to Post Office via Glasgow Queen Street, Sauchiehall Lane, Central Station, Glasgow Central, Ayr, Stranraer, and Port Rodie in around 5h 24m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from St Andrew`s Church to Post Office via Buchanan Bus Station and Port Rodie in around 6h 1m.
- Phone
- +44 (0)344 811 0141
- Website
- scotrail.co.uk
Train from Glasgow Central to Ayr
- Ave. Duration
- 53 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- £18–35
- Website
- https://www.scotrail.co.uk/
Train from Ayr to Stranraer
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 21m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- £25–50
- Website
- https://www.scotrail.co.uk/
Bus from St Andrew`s Church to Buchanan Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 16m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £4–7
- Website
- https://www.mcgillsscotlandeast.co.uk/
Bus from St Andrew`s Church to Buchanan Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 16m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £4–7
- Website
- https://www.mcgillsscotlandeast.co.uk/
- Phone
- 0141 352 4444
- info@citylink.co.uk
- Website
- citylink.co.uk
Bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Port Rodie
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 35m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £16–35
- Website
- https://www.citylink.co.uk/
- Single
- £16–35
- Phone
- +44 28 9066 6630
- Website
- translink.co.uk
Bus from Glasgow Buchanan to Stranraer Port Rodie
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 45m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Website
- https://www.translink.co.uk/
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More Questions & Answers
Falkirk to Portpatrick bus services, operated by Midland Bluebird, arrive at Buchanan Bus Station.
Falkirk to Portpatrick train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Ayr station.
Yes, the driving distance between Falkirk to Portpatrick is 116 miles. It takes approximately 2h 23m to drive from Falkirk to Portpatrick.
There are 213+ hotels available in Portpatrick.