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 £15 - £75 and takes 9h.

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 53m and costs £60 - £90.

Is there a direct bus between Inverness and Portpatrick?

No, there is no direct bus from Inverness station to Portpatrick. However, there are services departing from Bus Station Stance 3 and arriving at Post Office via Glasgow Buchanan and Port Rodie. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 35m.

How far is it from Inverness to Portpatrick?

The distance between Inverness and Portpatrick is 265 miles. The road distance is 253.4 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 35m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 8h 35m 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 Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd, depart from Bus Station Stance 3.

Train or bus from Inverness to Portpatrick?

The best way to get from Inverness to Portpatrick is to bus which takes 8h 35m and costs . Alternatively, you can train, which costs £45 - £95 and takes 8h 39m.

Where does the Inverness to Portpatrick bus arrive?

Inverness to Portpatrick bus services, operated by Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd, arrive at Buchanan Bus Station.

Can I drive from Inverness to Portpatrick?

Yes, the driving distance between Inverness to Portpatrick is 253 miles. It takes approximately 4h 53m to drive from Inverness to Portpatrick.

Where can I stay near Portpatrick?

There are 197+ 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 Bus Station Stance 3 to Buchanan Bus Stationbus M10
2. Take the bus from Glasgow Buchanan to Stranraer Port Rodiebus 923
8h 35m
Bus via Ayr
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Inverness Union Street to Buchanan Bus Stnbus
2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Ayr Bus Stationbus X77
3. Take the bus from Ayr Bus Station to Henrietta Streetbus 60 / ...
4. Take the bus from Henrietta Street to Port Rodiebus 358 / ...
9h
£16–72
Train
1. Take the train from Inverness to Glasgow Queen Streettrain
2. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Ayrtrain
3. Take the train from Ayr to Stranraertrain
8h 39m
£45–92
Drive 252 mi
1. Drive from Inverness to Portpatrickcar 252 mi
4h 53m
£62–89
Train via Perth
1. Take the train from Inverness to Perthtrain
2. Take the train from Perth to Glasgow Queen Streettrain
3. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Ayrtrain
4. Take the train from Ayr to Stranraertrain
8h 57m
£51–147

Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Inverness to Portpatrick.

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Distance: 263.1 mi
Duration: 8h 35m

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, Glasgow Buchanan, Stranraer Port Rodie, and Port Rodie in around 8h 35m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Inverness to South Crescent via Glasgow Queen Street, Glasgow Central, Ayr, Stranraer, and Port Rodie in around 8h 39m.

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