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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, train

    best
    1. Take the bus from Fort William to Glasgow Airportbus bus
    2. Take the train from Paisley Gilmour Street to Ayrtrain train
    3. Take the train from Ayr to Stranraertrain train
    8h 12m
    £62–105

  2. Bus via Ayr

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Buchanan Bus Stationbus bus 915
    2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Ayr Bus Stationbus bus X77
    3. Take the bus from Ayr Bus Station to Port Rodiebus bus 358 / ...
    8h 55m
    £25–38

  3. 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
    9h 4m
    £72–176

  4. Drive 190.5 mi

    1. Drive from Fort William to Portpatrickcar car 190.5 mi
    3h 55m
    £47–68

  5. Bus

    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
    8h 14m

Fort William to Portpatrick by bus, foot, and train

Calendar35Weekly Services
Duration8h 12mAverage Duration
Ticket£62Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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

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 9h 4m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bus Station to Post Office via Buchanan Bus Station, Glasgow Buchanan, Stranraer Port Rodie, and Port Rodie in around 8h 14m.

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