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How to get fromEdinburgh Waverley Station to Portpatrickby train, bus, or car

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There are 5 ways to get from Edinburgh Waverley Station to Portpatrick by train, bus, or car

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  1. Train via Glasgow

    best
    1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Glasgow Queen Streettrain train
    2. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Ayrtrain train
    3. Take the train from Ayr to Stranraertrain train
    6h 1m
    £46–95

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Edinburgh, Bus Station to Buchanan Bus Stationbus bus Uk090 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Glasgow Buchanan to Stranraer Port Rodiebus bus 923
    6h 27m
    £9–16

  3. Drive  130.9 mi

    1. Drive from Edinburgh Waverley Station to Portpatrickcar car 130.9 mi
    2h 49m
    £33–47

  4. Train

    1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Glasgow Centraltrain train
    2. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Ayrtrain train
    3. Take the train from Ayr to Stranraertrain train
    6h 31m
    £48–96

  5. Bus via Shandwick Place

    1. Take the bus from Shandwick Place to Buchanan Bus Stationbus bus 900
    2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Port Rodiebus bus 923
    6h 32m
    £25–53

Edinburgh Waverley Station to Portpatrick by train, foot, and bus

Calendar35Weekly Services
Duration6h 1mAverage Duration
Ticket£46Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 154.1 mi
  • Duration: 6h 1m

What companies run services between Edinburgh Waverley Station, Scotland and Portpatrick, Scotland?

You can take a train from Edinburgh Waverley to Post Office via Glasgow Queen Street, Glasgow Central, Ayr, Stranraer, and Port Rodie in around 6h 1m. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Edinburgh Waverley Station to Post Office via Edinburgh, Bus Station, Buchanan Bus Station, Glasgow Buchanan, Stranraer Port Rodie, and Port Rodie in around 6h 27m.

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