What is the cheapest way to get from Inverness to Portpatrick?

The cheapest way to get from Inverness to Portpatrick is to bus via Ayr which costs £29 - £50 and takes 9h 39m.

What is the fastest way to get from Inverness to Portpatrick?

The fastest way to get from Inverness to Portpatrick is to drive which takes 4h 58m and costs £60 - £90.

Is there a direct bus between Inverness and Portpatrick?

No, there is no direct bus from Inverness to Portpatrick. However, there are services departing from Inverness Union Street and arriving at Post Office via Glasgow Buchanan and Port Rodie. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 29m.

How far is it from Inverness to Portpatrick?

The distance between Inverness and Portpatrick is 266 miles. The road distance is 253.8 miles.

How do I travel from Inverness to Portpatrick without a car?

The best way to get from Inverness to Portpatrick without a car is to bus which takes 8h 29m and costs .

How long does it take to get from Inverness to Portpatrick?

It takes approximately 8h 29m to get from Inverness to Portpatrick, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Inverness to Portpatrick bus from?

Inverness to Portpatrick bus services, operated by Ember, depart from Inverness Union Street station.

Train or bus from Inverness to Portpatrick?

The best way to get from Inverness to Portpatrick is to bus which takes 8h 29m and costs . Alternatively, you can train, which costs £90 - £210 and takes 9h 11m.

Where does the Inverness to Portpatrick bus arrive?

Inverness to Portpatrick bus services, operated by Ember, arrive at Buchanan Bus Stn station.

Can I drive from Inverness to Portpatrick?

Yes, the driving distance between Inverness to Portpatrick is 254 miles. It takes approximately 4h 58m to drive from Inverness to Portpatrick.

Where can I stay near Portpatrick?

There are 210+ hotels available in Portpatrick.

Inverness to Portpatrick - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

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

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Bus
best
1. Take the bus from Inverness Union Street to Buchanan Bus Stnbus Ember
2. Take the bus from Glasgow Buchanan to Stranraer Port Rodiebus 923
8h 29m
Bus via Ayr
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Bus Station Stance 3 to Buchanan Bus Stationbus
2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Ayr Bus Stationbus X77
3. Take the bus from Ayr Bus Station to Port Rodiebus 358 / ...
9h 39m
£30–49
Train, Bus
1. Take the train from Inverness to Glasgow Queen Streettrain Inverness - Glasgow Queen Street
2. Take the bus from Glasgow Buchanan to Stranraer Port Rodiebus 923
8h 49m
Drive 252.3 mi
1. Drive from Inverness to Portpatrickcar 252.3 mi
4h 58m
£62–89
Train
1. Take the train from Inverness to Perthtrain
2. Take the train from Perth to Glasgow Queen Streettrain
3. Take the train from Kilmarnock to Stranraertrain
9h 11m
£91–208

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Map of how to get from Inverness to Portpatrick.

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Distance: 264.9 mi
Duration: 8h 29m

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

You can take a bus from Inverness Union Street to Post Office via Buchanan Bus Stn, Glasgow Buchanan, Stranraer Port Rodie, and Port Rodie in around 8h 29m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Inverness to Post Office via Perth, Glasgow Queen Street, West Regent Lane, Kilmarnock Bus Station, Kilmarnock, Stranraer, and Port Rodie in around 9h 11m.

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