Rome2Rio

How to get fromPortpatrick to Invernessby bus, train, car or plane

Find Transport to Inverness

See all options

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

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

  1. Bus

    best
    1. Take the bus from Port Rodie to Buchanan Bus Stationbus923
    2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Union StreetbusE8
    7h 51m

  2. Train

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Stranraer to Ayrtrain
    2. Take the train from Ayr to Glasgow Centraltrain
    3. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Perthtrain
    4. Take the train from Perth to Invernesstrain
    8h 57m
    £37–92

  3. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Port Rodie to Buchanan Bus Stationbus923
    2. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to InvernesstrainGlasgow Queen Street - Inverness / ...
    8h 24m
    £45–100

  4. Drive 252.2 mi

    1. Drive from Portpatrick to Invernesscar252.2 mi
    4h 56m
    £63–91

  5. Train, fly

    1. Take the train from Stranraer to Ayrtrain
    2. Take the train from Ayr to Paisley Gilmour Streettrain
    3. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Inverness Dalcross Airport (INV)planeGLA - INV
    8h 59m
    £116–266

  6. Bus via Bus Station Stance 3

    1. Take the bus from Stranraer Port Rodie to Glasgow Buchananbus923
    2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Bus Station Stance 3busUk093
    8h 4m

Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Inverness Dalcross Airport (INV) flights

Calendar25Weekly Planes
Duration4h 7mAverage Duration
Ticket£68Cheapest Price
See schedules

Questions & Answers

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

You can take a bus from South Crescent to Union Street via Cross, Port Rodie, and Buchanan Bus Station in around 7h 51m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from South Crescent to Inverness via Cross, Stranraer, Ayr, Glasgow Central, Glasgow Queen Street, and Perth in around 8h 57m.

Transport is disrupted due to the Russia-Ukraine war. Read more

Airlines
Train operators
Bus operators

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

More Questions & Answers

Where to next?

Trips from Portpatrick

Trips to Inverness

Popular routes