There are 5 ways to get from Portpatrick to Glasgow by bus, train, 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.
Bus
best- Take the bus from Stranraer Port Rodie to Glasgow Buchananbus 923
3h 59mTrain
cheapest- Take the train from Stranraer to Glasgow Centraltrain Stranraer - Glasgow Central
4h 5m£11–20Train via Ayr
- Take the train from Stranraer to Ayrtrain Stranraer - Ayr / ...
- Take the train from Ayr to Glasgow Centraltrain Ayr - Glasgow Central / ...
4h 1m£24–29Drive 91.5 mi
- Drive from Portpatrick to Glasgowcar 91.5 mi
1h 56m£23–33Bus via Ayr
- Take the bus from Port Rodie Ferry Terminal to Henrietta Streetbus 360 / ...
- Take the bus from Henrietta Street to Ayr Bus Stationbus 60 / ...
- Take the bus from Ayr Bus Station to Bath Streetbus 4
6h 5m£14–23
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Portpatrick to Glasgow is to bus via Ayr which costs £14 - £24 and takes 6h 5m.
The fastest way to get from Portpatrick to Glasgow is to drive which takes 1h 56m and costs £22 - £35.
No, there is no direct bus from Portpatrick to Glasgow. However, there are services departing from South Crescent and arriving at Glasgow Buchanan via Stranraer Port Rodie. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 59m.
The distance between Portpatrick and Glasgow is 96 miles. The road distance is 92 miles.
The best way to get from Portpatrick to Glasgow without a car is to Bus which takes 3h 59m and costs .
It takes approximately 3h 59m to get from Portpatrick to Glasgow, including transfers.
Portpatrick to Glasgow bus services, operated by Translink, depart from Stranraer Port Rodie station.
The best way to get from Portpatrick to Glasgow is to Bus which takes 3h 59m and costs . Alternatively, you can train via Ayr, which costs £24 - £30 and takes 4h 1m.
Portpatrick to Glasgow bus services, operated by Translink, arrive at Glasgow Buchanan station.
Yes, the driving distance between Portpatrick to Glasgow is 92 miles. It takes approximately 1h 56m to drive from Portpatrick to Glasgow.
What companies run services between Portpatrick, Scotland and Glasgow, Scotland?
Translink operates a bus from Stranraer Port Rodie to Glasgow Buchanan 4 times a day, and the journey takes 2h 35m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from South Crescent to Glasgow Central via Cross, Stranraer, and Ayr in around 4h 1m.
- Phone
- +44 344 811 0141
- Website
- scotrail.co.uk
Train from Stranraer to Ayr
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 21m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- £16–17
- Website
- https://www.scotrail.co.uk/
Train from Ayr to Glasgow Central
- Ave. Duration
- 51 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- £8–13
- Website
- https://www.scotrail.co.uk/
Train from Stranraer to Glasgow Central
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 35m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- £11–20
- Website
- https://www.scotrail.co.uk/
- Phone
- +44 28 9066 6630
- Website
- translink.co.uk
Bus from Stranraer Port Rodie to Glasgow Buchanan
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 35m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Website
- https://www.translink.co.uk/
Bus from Port Rodie Ferry Terminal to Henrietta Street
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 6m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- £5–8
- Website
- https://www.stagecoachbus.com
Bus from Henrietta Street to Ayr Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 1m
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- £4–7
- Website
- https://www.stagecoachbus.com
Bus from Ayr Bus Station to Bath Street
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 10m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- £5–9
- Website
- https://www.stagecoachbus.com
Want to know more about travelling around United Kingdom
Rome2Rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Filled with useful and timely travel information, the guides answer all the hard questions - such as 'How do I buy a ticket?', 'Should I book online before I travel? ', 'How much should I expect to pay?', 'Do the trains and buses have Wifi?' - to help you get the most out of your next trip.
Related travel guides
Travelling to the UK: What do I need to know?
Read the travel guide
More Questions & Answers
There are 1387+ hotels available in Glasgow.












