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

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

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  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 via Perth

    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 58m
    £36–93

  3. Train

    1. Take the train from Stranraer to Glasgow CentraltrainStranraer - Glasgow Central
    2. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to InvernesstrainGlasgow Queen Street - Inverness / ...
    8h 32m
    £42–99

  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 51m
    £126–271

  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 2m

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

Calendar28Weekly Planes
Duration4h 18mAverage Duration
Ticket£74Cheapest Price
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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, Glasgow Central, and Glasgow Queen Street in around 8h 32m.

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