There are 5 ways to get from Bathgate to Portpatrick by bus, train, or car
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Port Rodiebus 923
5h 54m£28–53Bus via Glasgow
cheapest- Take the bus from Glasgow Buchanan to Stranraer Port Rodiebus 923
6h 4m£16–22Train
- Take the train from Bathgate to Particktrain
- Take the train from Glasgow Central to Ayrtrain
- Take the train from Ayr to Stranraertrain
5h 56m£50–86Drive 113.1 mi
- Drive from Bathgate to Portpatrickcar 113.1 mi
2h 26m£28–41Bus via Deer Park
- Take the bus from Deer Park to Buchanan Bus Stationbus Uk090
- Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Port Rodiebus 923
6h 27m£26–51
Bathgate to Portpatrick by train and bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Bathgate to Portpatrick is to Bus via Glasgow which costs £15 - £23 and takes 6h 4m.
The fastest way to get from Bathgate to Portpatrick is to drive which takes 2h 26m and costs £28 - £45.
No, there is no direct bus from Bathgate to Portpatrick. However, there are services departing from Sword Street and arriving at Beach via Buchanan Bus Station and Port Rodie. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 54m.
No, there is no direct train from Bathgate to Portpatrick. However, there are services departing from Bathgate and arriving at Stranraer via Partick, Glasgow Central and Ayr. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 56m.
The distance between Bathgate and Portpatrick is 123 miles. The road distance is 113.8 miles.
The best way to get from Bathgate to Portpatrick without a car is to bus which takes 5h 54m and costs £27 - £55.
It takes approximately 5h 54m to get from Bathgate to Portpatrick, including transfers.
Bathgate to Portpatrick bus services, operated by Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd, depart from Buchanan Bus Station.
Bathgate to Portpatrick train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Bathgate station.
The best way to get from Bathgate to Portpatrick is to bus which takes 5h 54m and costs £27 - £55. Alternatively, you can train, which costs £50 - £90 and takes 5h 56m.
What companies run services between Bathgate, Scotland and Portpatrick, Scotland?
Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd operates a bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Port Rodie every 4 hours. Tickets cost £16–35 and the journey takes 2h 35m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Bathgate to Post Office via Partick, Glasgow Central Low Level, Glasgow Central, Ayr, Stranraer, and Port Rodie in around 5h 56m.
- Phone
- +44 (0)344 811 0141
- Website
- ScotRail
Train from Bathgate to Partick
- Ave. Duration
- 58 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- £10–18
- 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 21m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- £22–40
- Website
- ScotRail
- Phone
- 0141 352 4444
- [email protected]
- Website
- Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd
Bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Port Rodie
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 35m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £16–35
- Website
- Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd
- Single
- £16–35
Bus from Deer Park to Buchanan Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 49 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £6–12
- Website
- Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd
- Single
- £6–12
Bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Port Rodie
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 35m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £16–35
- Website
- Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd
- Single
- £16–35
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Booking & Getting There
Bathgate to Portpatrick bus services, operated by Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd, arrive at Port Rodie station.
Bathgate to Portpatrick train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Partick station.
Yes, the driving distance between Bathgate to Portpatrick is 114 miles. It takes approximately 2h 26m to drive from Bathgate to Portpatrick.
There are 206+ hotels available in Portpatrick.