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

The cheapest way to get from Perth to Portpatrick is to bus via Canal Street which costs £25 - £40 and takes 6h 32m.

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

The fastest way to get from Perth to Portpatrick is to drive which takes 2h 57m and costs £35 - £55.

Is there a direct bus between Perth and Portpatrick?

No, there is no direct bus from Perth station to Portpatrick. However, there are services departing from Bus Station and arriving at South Crescent via Glasgow Buchanan and Port Rodie. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 21m.

How far is it from Perth to Portpatrick?

The distance between Perth and Portpatrick is 159 miles. The road distance is 149.9 miles.

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

The best way to get from Perth to Portpatrick without a car is to train and bus which takes 6h 6m and costs £27 - £60.

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

It takes approximately 6h 6m to get from Perth to Portpatrick, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Perth to Portpatrick bus from?

Perth to Portpatrick bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Bus Station.

Train or bus from Perth to Portpatrick?

The best way to get from Perth to Portpatrick is to train which takes 6h 17m and costs £35 - £75. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 6h 21m.

Where does the Perth to Portpatrick bus arrive?

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

Can I drive from Perth to Portpatrick?

Yes, the driving distance between Perth to Portpatrick is 150 miles. It takes approximately 2h 57m to drive from Perth to Portpatrick.

Where can I stay near Portpatrick?

There are 179+ hotels available in Portpatrick.

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

There are 5 ways to get from Perth 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, bus
best
1. Take the train from Perth to Glasgow Queen StreetDundee - Glasgow Queen Street / ...
2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Port Rodie923
6h 6m
£28–57
Bus via Canal Street
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Canal Street to Buchanan Bus StationM9 / ...
2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Port Rodie923
6h 32m
£25–37
Train
1. Take the train from Perth to Glasgow Queen Street
2. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Ayr
3. Take the train from Ayr to Stranraer
6h 17m
£39–74
Drive 149 mi
1. Drive from Perth to Portpatrick149 mi
2h 57m
£37–53
Bus
1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Buchanan Bus StationUk093
2. Take the bus from Glasgow Buchanan to Stranraer Port Rodie923
6h 21m

Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Perth to Portpatrick.

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Distance: 157.9 mi
Duration: 6h 6m

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

You can take a train from Perth to Post Office via Glasgow Queen Street, Glasgow Central, Ayr, Stranraer, and Port Rodie in around 6h 17m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bus Station to South Crescent via Glasgow Buchanan and Port Rodie in around 6h 21m.

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