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

The cheapest way to get from Livingston to Portpatrick is to bus which costs £19 - £29 and takes 5h 38m.

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

The fastest way to get from Livingston to Portpatrick is to drive which takes 2h 26m and costs £28 - £45.

Is there a direct bus between Livingston and Portpatrick?

No, there is no direct bus from Livingston to Portpatrick. However, there are services departing from Livingston and arriving at Post Office via Buchanan Bus Station and Port Rodie. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 38m.

How far is it from Livingston to Portpatrick?

The distance between Livingston and Portpatrick is 129 miles. The road distance is 117.8 miles.

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

The best way to get from Livingston to Portpatrick without a car is to bus which takes 5h 38m and costs £19 - £29.

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

It takes approximately 5h 38m to get from Livingston to Portpatrick, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Livingston to Portpatrick bus from?

Livingston to Portpatrick bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Livingston station.

Train or bus from Livingston to Portpatrick?

The best way to get from Livingston to Portpatrick is to bus which takes 5h 38m and costs £19 - £29. Alternatively, you can train, which costs £35 - £60 and takes 6h 6m.

Where does the Livingston to Portpatrick bus arrive?

Livingston to Portpatrick bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Glasgow station.

Can I drive from Livingston to Portpatrick?

Yes, the driving distance between Livingston to Portpatrick is 118 miles. It takes approximately 2h 26m to drive from Livingston to Portpatrick.

Where can I stay near Portpatrick?

There are 178+ hotels available in Portpatrick.

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

There are 5 ways to get from Livingston 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 Livingston to GlasgowUk090
2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Port Rodie923
5h 38m
£19–28
Train
1. Take the train from Livingston North to Glasgow Queen Street Low Level
2. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Ayr
3. Take the train from Ayr to Stranraer
6h 6m
£38–56
Drive 117.1 mi
1. Drive from Livingston to Portpatrick117.1 mi
2h 26m
£29–42
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Livingston North to Glasgow Queen Street Low LevelEdinburgh - Dalmuir / ...
2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Port Rodie923
6h 1m
£28–39
Bus via Livingston Almondvale Ave
1. Take the bus from Livingston Almondvale Ave to Glasgow Buchanan Bus Stationmegabus 902
2. Take the bus from Glasgow Buchanan to Stranraer Port Rodie923
6h 28m

Livingston to Portpatrick by bus

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5h 38mAverage Duration

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Distance: 128.2 mi
Duration: 5h 38m

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

You can take a bus from Livingston to Post Office via Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station, and Port Rodie in around 5h 38m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Livingston North to Post Office via Glasgow Queen Street Low Level, Glasgow Central, Ayr, Stranraer, and Port Rodie in around 6h 6m.

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