What is the cheapest way to get from Portpatrick to East Kilbride?

The cheapest way to get from Portpatrick to East Kilbride is to drive which costs £21 - £35 and takes 1h 53m.

What is the fastest way to get from Portpatrick to East Kilbride?

The fastest way to get from Portpatrick to East Kilbride is to drive which takes 1h 53m and costs £21 - £35.

Is there a direct bus between Portpatrick and East Kilbride?

No, there is no direct bus from Portpatrick to East Kilbride station. However, there are services departing from South Crescent and arriving at Bus Station via Stranraer Port Rodie and Buchanan Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 37m.

How far is it from Portpatrick to East Kilbride?

The distance between Portpatrick and East Kilbride is 119 miles. The road distance is 87.9 miles.

How do I travel from Portpatrick to East Kilbride without a car?

The best way to get from Portpatrick to East Kilbride without a car is to train via Ayr which takes 4h 54m and costs £27 - £65.

How long does it take to get from Portpatrick to East Kilbride?

It takes approximately 4h 54m to get from Portpatrick to East Kilbride, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Portpatrick to East Kilbride bus from?

Portpatrick to East Kilbride bus services, operated by Translink, depart from Stranraer Port Rodie station.

Train or bus from Portpatrick to East Kilbride?

The best way to get from Portpatrick to East Kilbride is to train via Ayr which takes 4h 54m and costs £27 - £65. Alternatively, you can Bus and line 21 bus, which costs and takes 5h 37m.

Where does the Portpatrick to East Kilbride bus arrive?

Portpatrick to East Kilbride bus services, operated by Translink, arrive at Glasgow Buchanan station.

Can I drive from Portpatrick to East Kilbride?

Yes, the driving distance between Portpatrick to East Kilbride is 88 miles. It takes approximately 1h 53m to drive from Portpatrick to East Kilbride.

Where can I stay near East Kilbride?

There are 1352+ hotels available in East Kilbride.

Portpatrick to East Kilbride - 5 ways to travel via train, Bus, and line 21 bus

There are 5 ways to get from Portpatrick to East Kilbride 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 via Ayr
best
1. Take the train from Stranraer to Ayrtrain Stranraer - Ayr / ...
2. Take the train from Ayr to Glasgow Centraltrain Ayr - Glasgow Central / ...
4h 54m
£27–64
Drive 87.4 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Portpatrick to East Kilbridecar 87.4 mi
1h 53m
£22–31
Bus, line 21 bus
1. Take the bus from Stranraer Port Rodie to Glasgow Buchananbus 923
2. Take the bus from Buchanan Street to Bus Stationbus 21
5h 37m
Train
1. Take the train from Stranraer to Glasgow Centraltrain Stranraer - Glasgow Central
4h 58m
£28–63
Bus, line 6 bus
1. Take the bus from Cross to Ayr Bus Stationbus 360 / ...
2. Take the bus from Ayr Bus Station to Waterloo Lanebus X77
3. Take the bus from Central Station to Bus Stationbus 6 / ...
5h 54m

Portpatrick to East Kilbride by bus, foot, and train

35Weekly Services

4h 54mAverage Duration

£27Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Portpatrick to East Kilbride.

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Distance: 118.3 mi
Duration: 4h 54m

What companies run services between Portpatrick, Scotland and East Kilbride, Scotland?

You can take a bus from South Crescent to East Kilbride via Cross, Stranraer, Ayr, and Glasgow Central in around 4h 54m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from South Crescent to Bus Station via Cross, Stranraer Port Rodie, Glasgow Buchanan, and Buchanan Street in around 5h 37m.

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