There are 5 ways to get from Portpatrick to Eyemouth by train, bus, or car
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Train via Ayr
best- Take the train from Stranraer to Ayrtrain
- Take the train from Ayr to Glasgow Centraltrain
- Take the train from Glasgow Central to Edinburgh Waverleytrain
- Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Berwick-upon-Tweedtrain
7h 36m£70–141Bus via Edinburgh
cheapest- Take the bus from Stranraer Port Rodie to Glasgow Buchananbus 923
- Take the bus from Glasgow to Edinburgh - Regent Roadbus
- Take the bus from St Andrew's House to Railway Stationbus X7
- Take the bus from Railway Station to Co-op Eyemouthbus 253
9h 50m£20–28Bus
- Take the bus from Port Rodie to Buchanan Bus Stationbus 923
- Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Princes Streetbus
- Take the bus from Princes Street to Railway Stationbus X7
- Take the bus from Railway Station to Co-op Eyemouthbus 253
8h 48m£36–66Drive 168.4 mi
- Drive from Portpatrick to Eyemouthcar 168.4 mi
3h 31m£42–61Train
- Take the train from Stranraer to Glasgow Centraltrain
- Take the train from Glasgow Central to Edinburgh Waverleytrain
- Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Berwick-upon-Tweedtrain
7h 40m£70–139
Portpatrick to Eyemouth by bus, foot, and train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Portpatrick to Eyemouth is to Bus via Edinburgh which costs £20 - £29 and takes 9h 50m.
The fastest way to get from Portpatrick to Eyemouth is to drive which takes 3h 31m and costs £40 - £65.
No, there is no direct bus from Portpatrick to Eyemouth. However, there are services departing from Beach and arriving at Co-op Eyemouth via Port Rodie, Buchanan Bus Station, Princes Street and Railway Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 48m.
No, there is no direct train from Portpatrick to Eyemouth. However, there are services departing from Stranraer and arriving at Berwick-upon-Tweed via Ayr, Glasgow Central and Edinburgh Waverley. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 36m.
The distance between Portpatrick and Eyemouth is 220 miles. The road distance is 169.4 miles.
The best way to get from Portpatrick to Eyemouth without a car is to train via Ayr which takes 7h 36m and costs £70 - £150.
It takes approximately 7h 36m to get from Portpatrick to Eyemouth, including transfers.
Portpatrick to Eyemouth bus services, operated by Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd, depart from Port Rodie station.
Portpatrick to Eyemouth train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Stranraer station.
The best way to get from Portpatrick to Eyemouth is to train via Ayr which takes 7h 36m and costs £70 - £150. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £35 - £70 and takes 8h 48m.
What companies run services between Portpatrick, Scotland and Eyemouth, Scotland?
You can take a bus from Beach to Hurker Crescent via Cross, Stranraer, Ayr, Glasgow Central, Edinburgh Waverley, Berwick-upon-Tweed, and Castlegate in around 7h 36m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Beach to Co-op Eyemouth via Cross, Port Rodie, Buchanan Bus Station, Princes Street, and Railway Station in around 8h 48m.
- Phone
- +44 (0)344 811 0141
- Website
- ScotRail
Train from Stranraer to Ayr
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 21m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- £23–40
- Website
- ScotRail
Train from Ayr to Glasgow Central
- Ave. Duration
- 51 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- £16–27
- Website
- ScotRail
Train from Glasgow Central to Edinburgh Waverley
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 28m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £18–30
- Website
- ScotRail
Train from Stranraer to Glasgow Central
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 35m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- £35–65
- Website
- ScotRail
Train from Glasgow Central to Edinburgh Waverley
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 28m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £18–30
- Website
- ScotRail
- Phone
- 0141 352 4444
- info@citylink.co.uk
- Website
- Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd
Bus from Port Rodie to Buchanan Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 35m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £16–35
- Website
- Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd
- Single
- £16–35
Bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Princes Street
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 22m
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- £8–17
- Website
- Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd
- Single
- £8–17
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Booking & Getting There
Portpatrick to Eyemouth bus services, operated by Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd, arrive at Buchanan Bus Station.
Portpatrick to Eyemouth train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Ayr station.
Yes, the driving distance between Portpatrick to Eyemouth is 169 miles. It takes approximately 3h 31m to drive from Portpatrick to Eyemouth.
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