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

The cheapest way to get from Perth to Portpatrick is to bus via Ayr which costs £25 - £40 and takes 7h 23m.

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 58m and costs £35 - £55.

Is there a direct bus between Perth and Portpatrick?

No, there is no direct bus from Perth to Portpatrick. However, there are services departing from Canal Street and arriving at Post Office via Glasgow Buchanan and Port Rodie. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 44m.

How far is it from Perth to Portpatrick?

The distance between Perth and Portpatrick is 170 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 which takes 6h 13m and costs £35 - £70.

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

It takes approximately 6h 13m 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 Park's of Hamilton, depart from Canal Street station.

Train or bus from Perth to Portpatrick?

The best way to get from Perth to Portpatrick is to train which takes 6h 13m and costs £35 - £70. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 6h 44m.

Where does the Perth to Portpatrick bus arrive?

Perth to Portpatrick bus services, operated by Park's of Hamilton, 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 58m to drive from Perth to Portpatrick.

Where can I stay near Portpatrick?

There are 197+ hotels available in Portpatrick.

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

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Perth to Glasgow Queen Streettrain
2. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Ayrtrain
3. Take the train from Ayr to Stranraertrain
6h 13m
£36–66
Bus via Ayr
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Canal Street to Buchanan Bus Stationbus M9 / ...
2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Ayr Bus Stationbus X77
3. Take the bus from Ayr Bus Station to Henrietta Streetbus 60 / ...
4. Take the bus from Henrietta Street to Port Rodiebus 358 / ...
7h 23m
£25–39
Bus
1. Take the bus from Canal Street to Buchanan Bus Stationbus M9 / ...
2. Take the bus from Glasgow Buchanan to Stranraer Port Rodiebus 923
6h 44m
Drive 149 mi
1. Drive from Perth to Portpatrickcar 149 mi
2h 58m
£37–53

Perth to Portpatrick by train, foot, and bus

35Weekly Services

6h 13mAverage Duration

£36Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Perth to Portpatrick.

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Distance: 169.3 mi
Duration: 6h 13m

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 13m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Canal Street to Post Office via Buchanan Bus Station, Glasgow Buchanan, Stranraer Port Rodie, and Port Rodie in around 6h 44m.

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