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

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

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  1. Bus

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    1. Take the bus from Port Rodie to Buchanan Bus Stationbus bus 923
    2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Bus Stationbus bus 915
    7h 54m
    £27–37

  2. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Port Rodie to Buchanan Bus Stationbus bus 923
    2. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street Low Level to Fort Williamtrain train Edinburgh - Fort William
    9h 13m
    £56–62

  3. Drive 190.1 mi

    1. Drive from Portpatrick to Fort Williamcar car 190.1 mi
    3h 54m
    £46–67

  4. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Stranraer to Ayrtrain train
    2. Take the train from Ayr to Glasgow Centraltrain train
    3. Take the bus from Anniesland Cross to Bus Stationbus bus 915
    8h 23m
    £40–55

  5. Bus via Glasgow

    1. Take the bus from Stranraer Port Rodie to Glasgow Buchananbus bus 923
    2. Take the bus from Anniesland Cross to Bus Stationbus bus 915
    8h 31m

  6. 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 Queen Street Low Level to Fort Williamtrain train
    9h 17m
    £63–71

Portpatrick to Fort William by bus, foot, and train

Calendar6Weekly Services
Duration9h 17mAverage Duration
Ticket£63Cheapest 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 Bus Station via Cross, Port Rodie, and Buchanan Bus Station in around 7h 54m. Alternatively, 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.

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