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218 km.
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Edinburgh, Great Britain → Portpatrick, Great Britain

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Cheapest and Fastest Ways to Travel from {from} to {to}

Composite routes from Edinburgh to Portpatrick

Cheapest
2 h 43 min
Car
218 km.
from $11
Other
6 h 12 min
172 km.
from $68
6 h 24 min
172 km.
from $43.48
6 h 28 min
171 km.
from $122.12

Transport providers

Bus operators

FlixBus

Phone:
+49 30 300 137 300
Email:
Website:
flixbus.com
Bus from St Andrew's House to Buchanan
Ave. Duration:
1h 20m
Frequency:
Every 30 minutes
Estimated price:
$10.13–$15.19

Scottish Citylink

Phone:
0141 352 4444
Email:
Website:
citylink.co.uk/
Bus from Princes Street to Buchanan
Ave. Duration:
1h 18m
Frequency:
Every 20 minutes
Estimated price:
$16.46–$24.05
Bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Port
Ave. Duration:
2h 35m
Frequency:
4 times a day
Estimated price:
$26.58–$36.71

Train operators

Translink UK

Phone:
+44 28 9066 6630
Website:
translink.co.uk/
Bus from Glasgow Buchanan to Stranraer
Ave. Duration:
2h 45m
Frequency:
4 times a day
Estimated price:
$29.11–$40.50

Cross Country

Phone:
0344 736 9123
Email:
Website:
crosscountrytrains.co.uk/
Train from Edinburgh Waverley to Glasgow
Ave. Duration:
1h 3m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$43.04–$88.60

ScotRail

Phone:
+44 344 811 0141
Email:
Website:
scotrail.co.uk/
Train from Edinburgh Waverley to Glasgow
Ave. Duration:
1h 29m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$18.99–$41.77
Train from Glasgow Central to Ayr
Ave. Duration:
53 min
Frequency:
Every 30 minutes
Estimated price:
$13.92–$32.91
Train from Ayr to Stranraer
Ave. Duration:
1h 21m
Frequency:
5 times a day
Estimated price:
$20.25–$45.57

Questions and Answers

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

The cheapest way to get from Edinburgh to Portpatrick is to bus via St Andrew's House which costs $36.96 - $52.17 and takes 6h 24m.

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

The fastest way to get from Edinburgh to Portpatrick is to drive which takes 2h 41m and costs $43.48 - $65.22 .

Is there a direct bus between Edinburgh and Portpatrick?

No, there is no direct bus from Edinburgh to Portpatrick. However, there are services departing from Princes Street and arriving at South Crescent via Buchanan Bus Station and Port Rodie. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 12m.

How far is it from Edinburgh to Portpatrick?

The distance between Edinburgh and Portpatrick is 229 km. The road distance is 218.7 km.

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

The best way to get from Edinburgh to Portpatrick without a car is to bus which takes 6h 12m and costs $40.22 - $59.78 .

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

It takes approximately 6h 12m to get from Edinburgh to Portpatrick, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Edinburgh to Portpatrick bus from?

Edinburgh to Portpatrick bus services, operated by Scottish Citylink, depart from Princes Street station.

Train, bus or fly from Edinburgh to Portpatrick?

The best way to get from Edinburgh to Portpatrick is to bus which takes 6h 12m and costs $40.22 - $59.78 . Alternatively, you can train, which costs $48.91 - $152.17 and takes 6h 28m. There are no good options to fly between Edinburgh to Portpatrick.

Where does the Edinburgh to Portpatrick bus arrive?

Edinburgh to Portpatrick bus services, operated by Scottish Citylink, arrive at Buchanan Bus Station.

Can I drive from Edinburgh to Portpatrick?

Yes, the driving distance between Edinburgh to Portpatrick is 219 km. It takes approximately 2h 41m to drive from Edinburgh to Portpatrick.

Where can I stay near Portpatrick?

There are 141+ hotels available in Portpatrick. Prices start at $47.07 per night.
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