There are 4 ways to get from Aberdeen to Port William by train, bus, 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.
Train
best- Take the train from Aberdeen to Glasgow Queen Streettrain
- Take the train from Glasgow Central to Ayrtrain
- Take the train from Ayr to Stranraertrain
8h 9m£98–162Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Union Square Bus Station to Buchanan Bus Stationbus Uk091
- Take the bus from Glasgow Buchanan to Stranraer Port Rodiebus 923
8h 40m£26–35Drive 232.5 mi
- Drive from Aberdeen to Port Williamcar 232.5 mi
4h 27m£58–83Bus via Dumfries
- Take the bus from Aberdeen Union Street to George Streetbus
- Take the bus from Princes Street to Stance 1bus 102 / ...
- Take the bus from Stance 5 to Stance 1bus 500
- Take the bus from Stance 3 to Post Officebus 415
12h 44m
Aberdeen to Port William by train, foot, and bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Aberdeen to Port William is to bus which costs £26 - £35 and takes 8h 40m.
The fastest way to get from Aberdeen to Port William is to drive which takes 4h 27m and costs £55 - £85.
No, there is no direct bus from Aberdeen station to Port William. However, there are services departing from Union Square Bus Station and arriving at Post Office via Glasgow Buchanan and Port Rodie Ferry Terminal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 40m.
No, there is no direct train from Aberdeen to Port William. However, there are services departing from Aberdeen and arriving at Stranraer via Glasgow Central and Ayr. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 9m.
The distance between Aberdeen and Port William is 277 miles. The road distance is 233.9 miles.
The best way to get from Aberdeen to Port William without a car is to train which takes 8h 9m and costs £95 - £170.
It takes approximately 8h 9m to get from Aberdeen to Port William, including transfers.
Aberdeen to Port William bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Union Square Bus Station.
Aberdeen to Port William train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Aberdeen station.
The best way to get from Aberdeen to Port William is to train which takes 8h 9m and costs £95 - £170. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £26 - £35 and takes 8h 40m.
What companies run services between Aberdeen, Scotland and Port William, Scotland?
You can take a train from Aberdeen to Post Office via Glasgow Queen Street, Glasgow Central, Ayr, Stranraer, and Port Rodie Ferry Terminal in around 8h 9m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Union Square Bus Station to Post Office via Buchanan Bus Station, Glasgow Buchanan, Stranraer Port Rodie, and Port Rodie Ferry Terminal in around 8h 40m.
- Phone
- +44 (0)344 811 0141
- Website
- ScotRail
Train from Aberdeen to Glasgow Queen Street
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 37m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £55–100
- Website
- ScotRail
Train from Glasgow Central to Ayr
- Ave. Duration
- 53 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- £16–26
- Website
- ScotRail
Train from Ayr to Stranraer
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- £22–40
- Website
- ScotRail
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- [email protected]
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Union Square Bus Station to Buchanan Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 25m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- £17–27
- Website
- Flixbus
- Phone
- 01698 653164
- [email protected]
- Website
- Park's of Hamilton
Bus from Union Square Bus Station to Buchanan Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 15m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £22–35
- Website
- Park's of Hamilton
- Phone
- +44 28 9066 6630
- Website
- Translink
Bus from Glasgow Buchanan to Stranraer Port Rodie
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 35m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- £4
- Website
- Translink
- Belfast urban network
- £4
- Phone
- +44 (0)131 510 4007
- [email protected]
- Website
- Ember
Bus from Aberdeen Union Street to George Street
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 40m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £13–19
- Website
- Ember
- Phone
- +44 1576 203874
- [email protected]
- Website
- Houstons Minicoaches
Bus from Princes Street to Stance 1
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 1m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Website
- Houstons Minicoaches
Bus from Stance 5 to Stance 1
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 43m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Website
- Houstons Minicoaches
- Phone
- [email protected]
- 030 33 33 3000
- Website
- DGC Buses
Bus from Stance 3 to Post Office
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Website
- DGC Buses
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Booking & Getting There
Aberdeen to Port William bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Buchanan Bus Station.
Aberdeen to Port William train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Glasgow Queen Street station.
Yes, the driving distance between Aberdeen to Port William is 234 miles. It takes approximately 4h 27m to drive from Aberdeen to Port William.
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