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

The cheapest way to get from Stirling to Portpatrick is to bus which costs £21 - £35 and takes 5h 28m.

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

The fastest way to get from Stirling to Portpatrick is to drive which takes 2h 24m and costs £29 - £45.

Is there a direct bus between Stirling and Portpatrick?

No, there is no direct bus from Stirling station to Portpatrick. However, there are services departing from Bus Station and arriving at Post Office via Buchanan Bus Station and Port Rodie. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 28m.

How far is it from Stirling to Portpatrick?

The distance between Stirling and Portpatrick is 123 miles. The road distance is 118.7 miles.

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

The best way to get from Stirling to Portpatrick without a car is to bus which takes 5h 28m and costs £21 - £35.

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

It takes approximately 5h 28m to get from Stirling to Portpatrick, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Stirling to Portpatrick bus from?

Stirling to Portpatrick bus services, operated by Park's of Hamilton, depart from Bus Station.

Train or bus from Stirling to Portpatrick?

The best way to get from Stirling to Portpatrick is to bus which takes 5h 28m and costs £21 - £35. Alternatively, you can train, which costs £30 - £45 and takes 5h 35m.

Where does the Stirling to Portpatrick bus arrive?

Stirling to Portpatrick bus services, operated by Park's of Hamilton, arrive at Buchanan Bus Station.

Can I drive from Stirling to Portpatrick?

Yes, the driving distance between Stirling to Portpatrick is 119 miles. It takes approximately 2h 24m to drive from Stirling to Portpatrick.

Where can I stay near Portpatrick?

There are 175+ hotels available in Portpatrick.

Stirling to Portpatrick - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

There are 5 ways to get from Stirling to Portpatrick 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
1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Buchanan Bus StationM8 / ...
2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Port Rodie923
5h 28m
£21–32
Train
1. Take the train from Stirling to Glasgow Queen Street
2. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Ayr
3. Take the train from Ayr to Stranraer
5h 35m
£33–41
Drive 118 mi
1. Drive from Stirling to Portpatrick118 mi
2h 24m
£30–43
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Stirling to Glasgow Queen StreetAlloa - Glasgow Queen Street / ...
2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Port Rodie923
5h 30m
£25–32
Bus via Wellgreen Road
1. Take the bus from Wellgreen Road to Buchanan Bus StationX36
2. Take the bus from Glasgow Buchanan to Stranraer Port Rodie923
6h 17m

Stirling to Portpatrick by bus

72Weekly Buses

5h 28mAverage Duration

£21Cheapest Price

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Distance: 122.1 mi
Duration: 5h 28m

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

You can take a bus from Bus Station to Post Office via Buchanan Bus Station and Port Rodie in around 5h 28m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Stirling to Post Office via Glasgow Queen Street, Glasgow Central, Ayr, Stranraer, and Port Rodie in around 5h 35m.

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