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

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  1. Bus

    best
    1. Take the bus from Bus Station Stance 3 to Buchanan Bus Stationbus bus Uk093
    2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Port Rodiebus bus 923
    8h 33m
    £48–94

  2. Bus via Inverness Union Street

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Inverness Union Street to Buchanan Bus Stnbus bus Ember
    2. Take the bus from Glasgow Buchanan to Stranraer Port Rodiebus bus 923
    8h 46m
    £20–27

  3. Train

    1. Take the train from Inverness to Glasgow Queen Streettrain train
    2. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Ayrtrain train
    3. Take the train from Ayr to Stranraertrain train
    8h 46m
    £107–178

  4. Drive  252.4 mi

    1. Drive from Inverness to Portpatrickcar car 252.4 mi
    4h 58m
    £64–92

  5. Train via Perth

    1. Take the train from Inverness to Perthtrain train
    2. Take the train from Perth to Glasgow Queen Streettrain train
    3. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Ayrtrain train
    4. Take the train from Ayr to Stranraertrain train
    9h 3m
    £87–179

Inverness to Portpatrick by bus

Calendar28Weekly Buses
Duration8h 33mAverage Duration
Ticket£48Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 263.7 mi
  • Duration: 8h 33m

What companies run services between Inverness, Scotland and Portpatrick, Scotland?

You can take a bus from Bus Station Stance 3 to Post Office via Buchanan Bus Station and Port Rodie in around 8h 33m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Inverness to Beach via Glasgow Queen Street, Glasgow Central, Ayr, Stranraer, and Port Rodie in around 8h 46m.

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