There are 5 ways to get from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Portpatrick by bus, train, rideshare, or car
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Terminal to Buchanan Bus Stationbus Air
- Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Port Rodiebus 923
5h 44m£24–49Train
- Take the train from Haymarket to Glasgow Centraltrain
- Take the train from Glasgow Central to Ayrtrain
- Take the train from Ayr to Stranraertrain
6h 55m£72–134Airport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from Edinburgh-EDI to Portpatrick125.6 mi
2h 36mDrive 125.6 mi
- Drive from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Portpatrickcar 125.6 mi
2h 36m£31–45Bus via Beach
- Take the bus from Terminal to Buchanan Bus Stationbus Air
- Take the bus from Glasgow Buchanan to Stranraer Port Rodiebus 923
5h 55m
Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Portpatrick by bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Portpatrick is to bus which costs £23 - £50 and takes 5h 44m.
The fastest way to get from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Portpatrick is to drive which takes 2h 36m and costs £30 - £45.
No, there is no direct bus from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Portpatrick. However, there are services departing from Terminal and arriving at Post Office via Buchanan Bus Station and Port Rodie. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 44m.
No, there is no direct train from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Portpatrick. However, there are services departing from Edinburgh Airport and arriving at Stranraer via Haymarket, Glasgow Central and Ayr. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 55m.
The distance between Edinburgh Airport (EDI) and Portpatrick is 136 miles. The road distance is 126.3 miles.
The best way to get from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Portpatrick without a car is to bus which takes 5h 44m and costs £23 - £50.
It takes approximately 5h 44m to get from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Portpatrick, including transfers.
Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Portpatrick bus services, operated by Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd, depart from Terminal station.
Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Portpatrick train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Haymarket station.
The best way to get from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Portpatrick is to bus which takes 5h 44m and costs £23 - £50. Alternatively, you can train, which costs £70 - £140 and takes 6h 55m.
What companies run services between Edinburgh Airport (EDI), Scotland and Portpatrick, Scotland?
You can take a bus from Terminal to Post Office via Buchanan Bus Station and Port Rodie in around 5h 44m. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Edinburgh Airport to Post Office via Haymarket, Haymarket, Glasgow Central, Ayr, Stranraer, and Port Rodie in around 6h 55m.
- Phone
- +44 (0)344 811 0141
- Website
- scotrail.co.uk
Train from Haymarket to Glasgow Central
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 24m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £19–40
- Website
- https://www.scotrail.co.uk/
Train from Glasgow Central to Ayr
- Ave. Duration
- 53 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- £18–35
- Website
- https://www.scotrail.co.uk/
Train from Ayr to Stranraer
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 21m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- £25–50
- Website
- https://www.scotrail.co.uk/
- Phone
- +44 3447 369 123
- [email protected]
- Website
- crosscountrytrains.co.uk
Train from Haymarket to Glasgow Central
- Ave. Duration
- 59 min
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- £24–35
- Website
- https://www.crosscountrytrains.co.uk/
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- Phone
- 0141 352 4444
- [email protected]
- Website
- citylink.co.uk
Bus from Terminal to Buchanan Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 2m
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- £7–15
- Website
- https://www.citylink.co.uk/
- Single
- £7–15
Bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Port Rodie
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 35m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £16–35
- Website
- https://www.citylink.co.uk/
- Single
- £16–35
Bus from Terminal to Buchanan Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 2m
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- £7–15
- Website
- https://www.citylink.co.uk/
- Single
- £7–15
- Phone
- +44 28 9066 6630
- Website
- translink.co.uk
Bus from Glasgow Buchanan to Stranraer Port Rodie
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 45m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Website
- https://www.translink.co.uk/
- Website
- https://www.mozio.com
Rideshare from Edinburgh-EDI to Portpatrick
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 36m
- Frequency
- On demand
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More Questions & Answers
Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Portpatrick bus services, operated by Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd, arrive at Buchanan Bus Station.
Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Portpatrick train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Glasgow Central station.
Yes, the driving distance between Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Portpatrick is 126 miles. It takes approximately 2h 36m to drive from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Portpatrick.
There are 214+ hotels available in Portpatrick.
Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Edinburgh Airport (EDI) and Portpatrick. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.