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How to get fromLanark to Portpatrickby train, bus or car

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There are 4 ways to get from Lanark to Portpatrick by train, bus, or car

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Lanark to Glasgow Centraltrain
    2. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Ayrtrain
    3. Take the train from Ayr to Stranraertrain
    5h 41m
    £34–49

  2. Drive 98.9 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Lanark to Portpatrickcar98.9 mi
    2h 15m
    £25–36

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Wellgate to Buchanan Bus Stationbus240X
    2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Port Rodiebus923
    5h 51m

  4. Bus via Dumfries

    1. Take the bus from Abbey Green to WhitesandsbusX74
    2. Take the bus from Whitesands to Port Rodiebus500
    6h 48m

Lanark to Portpatrick by train, foot, and bus

Calendar35Weekly Services
Duration5h 41mAverage Duration
Ticket£34Cheapest Price
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What companies run services between Lanark, Scotland and Portpatrick, Scotland?

You can take a train from Lanark to Post Office via Glasgow Central, Ayr, Stranraer, and Port Rodie in around 5h 41m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Wellgate to Post Office via Buchanan Bus Station and Port Rodie in around 5h 51m.

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