What is the cheapest way to get from Portpatrick to Inverness?

The cheapest way to get from Portpatrick to Inverness is to bus via Inverness Union Street which costs £15 - £70 and takes 8h 41m.

What is the fastest way to get from Portpatrick to Inverness?

The fastest way to get from Portpatrick to Inverness is to drive which takes 4h 53m and costs £60 - £90.

Is there a direct bus between Portpatrick and Inverness?

No, there is no direct bus from Portpatrick to Inverness station. However, there are services departing from South Crescent and arriving at Bus Station Stance 3 via Stranraer Port Rodie and Buchanan Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 55m.

How far is it from Portpatrick to Inverness?

The distance between Portpatrick and Inverness is 265 miles. The road distance is 253.3 miles.

How do I travel from Portpatrick to Inverness without a car?

The best way to get from Portpatrick to Inverness without a car is to Bus which takes 7h 55m and costs .

How long does it take to get from Portpatrick to Inverness?

It takes approximately 7h 55m to get from Portpatrick to Inverness, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Portpatrick to Inverness bus from?

Portpatrick to Inverness bus services, operated by Translink, depart from Stranraer Port Rodie station.

Train or bus from Portpatrick to Inverness?

The best way to get from Portpatrick to Inverness is to Bus which takes 7h 55m and costs . Alternatively, you can train, which costs £70 - £160 and takes 8h 32m.

Where does the Portpatrick to Inverness bus arrive?

Portpatrick to Inverness bus services, operated by Translink, arrive at Glasgow Buchanan station.

Can I drive from Portpatrick to Inverness?

Yes, the driving distance between Portpatrick to Inverness is 253 miles. It takes approximately 4h 53m to drive from Portpatrick to Inverness.

Where can I stay near Inverness?

There are 1265+ hotels available in Inverness.

Portpatrick to Inverness - 6 ways to travel via train, Bus, car, and plane

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.

Bus
best
1. Take the bus from Stranraer Port Rodie to Glasgow Buchananbus 923
2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Bus Station Stance 3bus M10
7h 55m
Bus via Inverness Union Street
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Port Rodie to Buchanan Bus Stationbus 923
2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Stn to Inverness Union Streetbus Ember
8h 41m
£16–70
Train
1. Take the train from Stranraer to Glasgow Centraltrain Stranraer - Glasgow Central
2. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Invernesstrain Glasgow Queen Street - Inverness / ...
8h 32m
£71–157
Drive 251.9 mi
1. Drive from Portpatrick to Invernesscar 251.9 mi
4h 53m
£63–90
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)plane GLA - INV
9h 7m
£122–255
Train via Perth
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
9h 1m
£44–158

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

24Weekly Planes

4h 24mAverage Duration

£72Cheapest Price

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Distance: 263.9 mi
Duration: 7h 55m

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

You can take a bus from South Crescent to Bus Station Stance 3 via Cross, Stranraer Port Rodie, Glasgow Buchanan, and Buchanan Bus Station in around 7h 55m. 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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