There are 4 ways to get from Helensburgh 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 46m£46–80Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Glasgow Buchanan to Stranraer Port Rodiebus 923
5h 49m£14–18Drive 111.2 mi
- Drive from Helensburgh to Portpatrickcar 111.2 mi
2h 23m£28–41Bus via Shopping Centre Entrance
- Take the bus from Shopping Centre Entrance to Hielenman's Umbrellabus 1A / ...
- Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Port Rodiebus 923
6h 50m£26–53
Helensburgh to Portpatrick by train, foot, and bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Helensburgh to Portpatrick is to Bus which costs £13 - £19 and takes 5h 49m.
The fastest way to get from Helensburgh to Portpatrick is to drive which takes 2h 23m and costs £28 - £45.
No, there is no direct bus from Helensburgh to Portpatrick. However, there are services departing from Glasgow Buchanan and arriving at Beach via Port Rodie. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 49m.
No, there is no direct train from Helensburgh to Portpatrick. However, there are services departing from Helensburgh Central and arriving at Stranraer via Partick, Glasgow Central and Ayr. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 46m.
The distance between Helensburgh and Portpatrick is 130 miles. The road distance is 111.8 miles.
The best way to get from Helensburgh to Portpatrick without a car is to train which takes 5h 46m and costs £45 - £85.
It takes approximately 5h 46m to get from Helensburgh to Portpatrick, including transfers.
Helensburgh to Portpatrick bus services, operated by Translink, depart from Glasgow Buchanan station.
Helensburgh to Portpatrick train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Glasgow Central station.
The best way to get from Helensburgh to Portpatrick is to train which takes 5h 46m and costs £45 - £85. Alternatively, you can Bus, which costs £13 - £19 and takes 5h 49m.
What companies run services between Helensburgh, Scotland and Portpatrick, Scotland?
You can take a train from Helensburgh Central to Post Office via Partick, Glasgow Central Low Level, Glasgow Central, Ayr, Stranraer, and Port Rodie in around 5h 46m. Alternatively, Translink operates a bus from Glasgow Buchanan to Stranraer Port Rodie 3 times a day. Tickets cost £4 and the journey takes 2h 35m.
- Phone
- +44 (0)344 811 0141
- Website
- ScotRail
Train from Glasgow Central to Ayr
- Ave. Duration
- 53 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- £15–26
- Website
- ScotRail
Train from Ayr to Stranraer
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 21m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- £22–40
- Website
- ScotRail
- Phone
- +44 28 9066 6630
- Website
- Translink
Bus from Glasgow Buchanan to Stranraer Port Rodie
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 35m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- £4
- Website
- Translink
- Belfast urban network
- £4
- Phone
- +44 141 420 7600
- Website
- First Greater Glasgow
Bus from Shopping Centre Entrance to Hielenman's Umbrella
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 8m
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- £5–7
- Website
- First Greater Glasgow
- Phone
- 0141 352 4444
- info@citylink.co.uk
- Website
- Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd
Bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Port Rodie
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 35m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- £16–35
- Website
- Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd
- Single
- £16–35
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Booking & Getting There
Helensburgh to Portpatrick bus services, operated by Translink, arrive at Stranraer Port Rodie station.
Helensburgh to Portpatrick train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Ayr station.
Yes, the driving distance between Helensburgh to Portpatrick is 112 miles. It takes approximately 2h 23m to drive from Helensburgh to Portpatrick.
There are 178+ hotels available in Portpatrick.