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How to get fromPortpatrick to Fort Williamby train, bus or car

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

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  1. Train, bus

    best
    1. Take the train from Stranraer to Ayrtrain train
    2. Take the train from Ayr to Paisley Gilmour Streettrain train
    3. Take the bus from Glasgow Airport to Fort Williambus bus
    8h 7m
    £61–101

  2. Bus via Ayr

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Cross to Ayr Bus Stationbus bus 360 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Ayr Bus Station to Buchanan Bus Stationbus bus X77
    3. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Bus Stationbus bus 915
    9h
    £26–37

  3. Train via Ayr

    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 Low Level to Fort Williamtrain train
    9h 17m
    £65–120

  4. Drive 190.1 mi

    1. Drive from Portpatrick to Fort Williamcar car 190.1 mi
    3h 54m
    £48–69

  5. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Stranraer Port Rodie to Glasgow Buchananbus bus 923
    2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Bus Stationbus bus 915
    8h 8m

  6. Train

    1. Take the train from Stranraer to Glasgow Centraltrain train Stranraer - Glasgow Central
    2. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street Low Level to Fort Williamtrain train Edinburgh - Fort William
    9h 21m
    £65–116

Portpatrick to Fort William by bus, foot, and train

Calendar35Weekly Services
Duration8h 7mAverage Duration
Ticket£61Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

What companies run services between Portpatrick, Scotland and Fort William, Scotland?

You can take a bus from South Crescent to Fort William via Cross, Stranraer, Ayr, Glasgow Central, and Glasgow Queen Street Low Level in around 9h 17m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from South Crescent to Bus Station via Cross, Stranraer Port Rodie, Glasgow Buchanan, and Buchanan Bus Station in around 8h 8m.

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