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

The cheapest way to get from Livingston to Portpatrick is to bus via Ayr which costs £21 - £35 and takes 7h 13m.

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 27m 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 Deer Park and arriving at Post Office via Glasgow Buchanan and Port Rodie. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 48m.

How far is it from Livingston to Portpatrick?

The distance between Livingston and Portpatrick is 128 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 48m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 5h 48m 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 Deer Park station.

Train or bus from Livingston to Portpatrick?

The best way to get from Livingston to Portpatrick is to bus which takes 5h 48m and costs . Alternatively, you can train, which costs £30 - £85 and takes 6h 4m.

Where does the Livingston to Portpatrick bus arrive?

Livingston to Portpatrick bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Buchanan Bus Station.

Can I drive from Livingston to Portpatrick?

Yes, the driving distance between Livingston to Portpatrick is 118 miles. It takes approximately 2h 27m to drive from Livingston to Portpatrick.

Where can I stay near Portpatrick?

There are 197+ hotels available in Portpatrick.

Livingston to Portpatrick - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

There are 4 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 Deer Park to Buchanan Bus Stationbus Uk090
2. Take the bus from Glasgow Buchanan to Stranraer Port Rodiebus 923
5h 48m
Bus via Ayr
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Fastlink to Buchanan Bus Stationbus 902
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 / ...
7h 13m
£21–32
Train
1. Take the train from Livingston North to Glasgow Queen Street Low Leveltrain
2. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Ayrtrain
3. Take the train from Ayr to Stranraertrain
6h 4m
£34–81
Drive 117.1 mi
1. Drive from Livingston to Portpatrickcar 117.1 mi
2h 27m
£29–42

Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Livingston to Portpatrick.

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Distance: 127.1 mi
Duration: 5h 48m

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

You can take a bus from Deer Park to Post Office via Buchanan Bus Station, Glasgow Buchanan, Stranraer Port Rodie, and Port Rodie in around 5h 48m. 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 4m.

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