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

The cheapest way to get from Portpatrick to Inverness is to bus via Ayr which costs £30 - £50 and takes 9h 43m.

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 59m 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 8h 11m.

How far is it from Portpatrick to Inverness?

The distance between Portpatrick and Inverness is 267 miles. The road distance is 253.7 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 8h 11m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 8h 11m 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 8h 11m and costs . Alternatively, you can train, which costs £110 - £220 and takes 8h 34m.

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 254 miles. It takes approximately 4h 59m to drive from Portpatrick to Inverness.

Where can I stay near Inverness?

There are 1363+ 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 Uk093
8h 11m
Bus via Ayr
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Port Rodie Ferry Terminal to Inglis Waybus 360 / ...
2. Take the bus from Inglis Way to Ayr Bus Stationbus 60 / ...
3. Take the bus from Ayr Bus Station to Buchanan Bus Stationbus X77
4. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Stn to Inverness Union Streetbus
9h 43m
£30–46
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 34m
£118–216
Drive 252.2 mi
1. Drive from Portpatrick to Invernesscar 252.2 mi
4h 59m
£61–88
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
£125–257
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 5m
£98–225

Portpatrick to Inverness by bus, foot, and train

6Weekly Services

8h 34mAverage Duration

£118Cheapest Price

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Distance: 265.5 mi
Duration: 8h 11m

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 8h 11m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from South Crescent to Inverness via Cross, Stranraer, Glasgow Central, and Glasgow Queen Street in around 8h 34m.

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