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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
    5h 57m
    £45–95

  2. Bus via Edinburgh - Regent Road

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Edinburgh - Regent Road to Glasgowbus bus Uk090
    2. Take the bus from Glasgow Buchanan to Stranraer Port Rodiebus bus 923
    6h 26m
    £10–12

  3. Drive  130.9 mi

    1. Drive from Edinburgh Waverley Station to Portpatrickcar car 130.9 mi
    2h 49m
    £33–48

  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 27m
    £47–96

  5. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Edinburgh, Bus Station to Buchanan Bus Stationbus bus Uk090 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Port Rodiebus bus 923
    6h 27m
    £22–47

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

Calendar35Weekly Services
Duration5h 57mAverage Duration
Ticket£45Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 154.1 mi
  • Duration: 5h 57m

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 5h 57m. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Edinburgh Waverley Station to Beach via Edinburgh - Regent Road, Glasgow, Glasgow Buchanan, Stranraer Port Rodie, and Port Rodie in around 6h 26m.

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