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There are 6 ways to get from Portpatrick to Edinburgh by bus, train, or car

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  1. Bus, train

    best
    1. Take the bus from Port Rodie to Buchanan Bus Stationbus bus 923
    2. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Edinburgh Waverleytrain train Glasgow Queen Street - Edinburgh / ...
    4h 41m
    £32–95

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Port Rodie to Buchanan Bus Stationbus bus 923
    2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Princes Streetbus bus 900
    4h 52m
    £20–28

  3. Train via Glasgow

    1. Take the train from Stranraer to Ayrtrain train
    2. Take the train from Ayr to Glasgow Centraltrain train
    3. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Edinburgh Waverleytrain train
    5h 11m
    £41–104

  4. Drive 130.8 mi

    1. Drive from Portpatrick to Edinburghcar car 130.8 mi
    2h 48m
    £32–46

  5. Train

    1. Take the train from Stranraer to Ayrtrain train
    2. Take the train from Ayr to Glasgow Centraltrain train
    3. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Edinburgh Waverleytrain train
    5h 49m
    £25–47

  6. Bus via Dumfries

    1. Take the bus from Port Rodie Ferry Terminal to Dumfries stationbus bus 500
    2. Take the bus from Whitesands to Princes Streetbus bus 101A / ...
    7h 11m

Portpatrick to Edinburgh by bus, foot, and train

Calendar98Weekly Services
Duration4h 41mAverage Duration
Ticket£32Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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

You can take a bus from South Crescent to Edinburgh Waverley via Cross, Stranraer, Ayr, Glasgow Central, and Glasgow Queen Street in around 5h 11m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from South Crescent to Princes Street via Cross, Port Rodie, and Buchanan Bus Station in around 4h 52m.

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