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

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  1. Train

    best
    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 26m
    £122–220

  2. Bus via Ayr

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Inverness Union Street to Buchanan Bus Stnbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Ayr Bus Stationbus bus X77
    3. Take the bus from Ayr Bus Station to Henrietta Streetbus bus 60 / ...
    4. Take the bus from Henrietta Street to Port Rodiebus bus 358 / ...
    8h 57m
    £31–46

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Bus Station Stance 3 to Buchanan Bus Stationbus bus Uk093
    2. Take the bus from Glasgow Buchanan to Stranraer Port Rodiebus bus 923
    8h 50m

  4. Drive 252.3 mi

    1. Drive from Inverness to Portpatrickcar car 252.3 mi
    4h 58m
    £61–88

  5. Fly, train

    1. Fly from Inverness Dalcross Airport (INV) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane plane INV - GLA
    2. Take the train from Paisley Gilmour Street to Ayrtrain train
    3. Take the train from Ayr to Stranraertrain train
    9h
    £124–257

Inverness to Portpatrick by train, foot, and bus

Calendar35Weekly Services
Duration8h 26mAverage Duration
Ticket£122Cheapest Price
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What companies run services between Inverness, Scotland and Portpatrick, Scotland?

You can take a train from Inverness to South Crescent via Glasgow Queen Street, Glasgow Central, Ayr, Stranraer, and Port Rodie in around 8h 26m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bus Station Stance 3 to Post Office via Buchanan Bus Station, Glasgow Buchanan, Stranraer Port Rodie, and Port Rodie in around 8h 50m.

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