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How to get fromFort William to Portpatrickby bus, train, or car

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There are 5 ways to get from Fort William to Portpatrick by bus, train, or car

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  1. Bus

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    1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Buchanan Bus Stationbus bus 915
    2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Port Rodiebus bus 923
    7h 48m
    £28–51

  2. Train

    1. Take the train from Fort William to Dalmuirtrain train
    2. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Ayrtrain train
    3. Take the train from Ayr to Stranraertrain train
    8h 49m
    £80–177

  3. Drive 190.5 mi

    1. Drive from Fort William to Portpatrickcar car 190.5 mi
    3h 55m
    £46–67

  4. Bus via Beach

    1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Buchanan Bus Stationbus bus 915
    2. Take the bus from Glasgow Buchanan to Stranraer Port Rodiebus bus 923
    7h 59m

  5. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Anniesland Crossbus bus 915
    2. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Ayrtrain train
    3. Take the train from Ayr to Stranraertrain train
    8h 6m
    £63–123

Fort William to Portpatrick by train, foot, and bus

Calendar25Weekly Services
Duration8h 49mAverage Duration
Ticket£80Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 197.6 mi
  • Duration: 7h 48m

What companies run services between Fort William, Scotland and Portpatrick, Scotland?

You can take a bus from Bus Station to Post Office via Buchanan Bus Station and Port Rodie in around 7h 48m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Fort William to Post Office via Dalmuir, Glasgow Central Low Level, Glasgow Central, Ayr, Stranraer, and Port Rodie in around 8h 49m.

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