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

The cheapest way to get from Perth to Portpatrick is to drive which costs £35 - £55 and takes 2h 59m.

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 59m 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 Post Office via Glasgow Buchanan and Port Rodie. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 20m.

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 16m and costs £70 - £130.

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

It takes approximately 6h 16m 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 16m and costs £70 - £130. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 6h 20m.

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 59m to drive from Perth to Portpatrick.

Where can I stay near Portpatrick?

There are 145+ 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

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
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 16m
£70–128
Drive 149 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Perth to Portpatrickcar 149 mi
2h 59m
£36–52
Bus
1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Buchanan Bus Stationbus Uk093
2. Take the bus from Glasgow Buchanan to Stranraer Port Rodiebus 923
6h 20m
Bus via Dumfries
1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Queensferry Streetbus M90
2. Take the bus from Lothian Road to Whitesandsbus 102 / ...
3. Take the bus from Whitesands to Port Rodiebus 500
9h 44m

Perth to Portpatrick by train, foot, and bus

35Weekly Services

6h 16mAverage Duration

£70Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Perth to Portpatrick.

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Distance: 169.5 mi
Duration: 6h 16m

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 16m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bus Station to Post Office via Buchanan Bus Station, Glasgow Buchanan, Stranraer Port Rodie, and Port Rodie in around 6h 20m.

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