There are 4 ways to get from Motherwell to Portpatrick by train, bus, 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.
Train
best- Take the train from Glasgow Central to Ayrtrain Glasgow Central - Ayr / ...
- Take the train from Ayr to Stranraertrain Ayr - Stranraer / ...
5h 22m£27–124Drive 95.8 mi
cheapest- Drive from Motherwell to Portpatrickcar 95.8 mi
2h 8m£24–34Bus
- Take the bus from Glasgow Buchanan to Stranraer Port Rodiebus 923
5h 33mLine 240 bus, bus
- Take the bus from Motherwell station to Buchanan Bus Stationbus 240
- Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Ayr Bus Stationbus X77
- Take the bus from Ayr Bus Station to Port Rodiebus 358 / ...
7h 17m
Motherwell to Portpatrick by train, foot, and bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Motherwell to Portpatrick is to drive which costs £23 - £35 and takes 2h 8m.
The fastest way to get from Motherwell to Portpatrick is to drive which takes 2h 8m and costs £23 - £35.
No, there is no direct bus from Motherwell to Portpatrick. However, there are services departing from Motherwell Library and arriving at Post Office via Glasgow Buchanan and Port Rodie. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 33m.
The distance between Motherwell and Portpatrick is 121 miles. The road distance is 96.4 miles.
The best way to get from Motherwell to Portpatrick without a car is to train which takes 5h 22m and costs £26 - £130.
It takes approximately 5h 22m to get from Motherwell to Portpatrick, including transfers.
Motherwell to Portpatrick bus services, operated by Translink, depart from Glasgow Buchanan station.
The best way to get from Motherwell to Portpatrick is to train which takes 5h 22m and costs £26 - £130. Alternatively, you can Bus, which costs and takes 5h 33m.
Motherwell to Portpatrick bus services, operated by Translink, arrive at Stranraer Port Rodie station.
Yes, the driving distance between Motherwell to Portpatrick is 96 miles. It takes approximately 2h 8m to drive from Motherwell to Portpatrick.
What companies run services between Motherwell, Scotland and Portpatrick, Scotland?
You can take a train from Motherwell to Post Office via Glasgow Central, Ayr, Stranraer, and Port Rodie in around 5h 22m. Alternatively, Translink operates a bus from Glasgow Buchanan to Stranraer Port Rodie 4 times a day, and the journey takes 2h 45m.
- Phone
- +44 344 811 0141
- Website
- scotrail.co.uk
Train from Glasgow Central to Ayr
- Ave. Duration
- 53 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- £9–21
- Website
- https://www.scotrail.co.uk/
- Standard
- £9–13
- 1st Class
- £14–21
Train from Ayr to Stranraer
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 21m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- £13–29
- Website
- https://www.scotrail.co.uk/
- Standard
- £13–19
- 1st Class
- £21–29
- Phone
- +44 28 9066 6630
- Website
- translink.co.uk
Bus from Glasgow Buchanan to Stranraer Port Rodie
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 45m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Website
- https://www.translink.co.uk/
- Phone
- +44 141 420 7600
- Website
- firstbus.co.uk
Bus from Motherwell station to Buchanan Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 26m
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Website
- https://www.firstbus.co.uk/greater-glasgow
Bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Ayr Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 3m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- £5–8
- Website
- https://www.stagecoachbus.com
Bus from Ayr Bus Station to Port Rodie
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 11m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- £8–13
- Website
- https://www.stagecoachbus.com
Want to know more about travelling around United Kingdom
Rome2Rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Filled with useful and timely travel information, the guides answer all the hard questions - such as 'How do I buy a ticket?', 'Should I book online before I travel? ', 'How much should I expect to pay?', 'Do the trains and buses have Wifi?' - to help you get the most out of your next trip.
Related travel guides
Travelling to the UK: What do I need to know?
Read the travel guide
More Questions & Answers
There are 178+ hotels available in Portpatrick.