There are 4 ways to get from Falkirk to Port William by bus, train, or car
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Port Rodiebus 923
5h 44m£20–52Train
- Take the train from Glasgow Central to Ayrtrain Glasgow Central - Ayr / ...
- Take the train from Ayr to Stranraertrain Ayr - Stranraer / ...
5h 55m£49–105Drive 116.7 mi
- Drive from Falkirk to Port Williamcar 116.7 mi
2h 37m£29–42Bus via Dumfries
- Take the bus from St Andrew`s Church to Buchanan Bus Stationbus X37 / ...
- Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Stance 2bus X74
- Take the bus from Stance 5 to Stance 1bus 500
- Take the bus from Stance 3 to Post Officebus 415
8h 39m
Falkirk to Port William by train, foot, and bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Falkirk to Port William is to bus which costs £20 - £55 and takes 5h 44m.
The fastest way to get from Falkirk to Port William is to drive which takes 2h 37m and costs £28 - £45.
No, there is no direct bus from Falkirk station to Port William. However, there are services departing from Buchanan Bus Station and arriving at Post Office via Port Rodie Ferry Terminal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 44m.
No, there is no direct train from Falkirk to Port William. However, there are services departing from Falkirk High and arriving at Stranraer via Glasgow Central and Ayr. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 55m.
The distance between Falkirk and Port William is 134 miles. The road distance is 117.3 miles.
The best way to get from Falkirk to Port William without a car is to bus which takes 5h 44m and costs £20 - £55.
It takes approximately 5h 44m to get from Falkirk to Port William, including transfers.
Falkirk to Port William bus services, operated by Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd, depart from Buchanan Bus Station.
Falkirk to Port William train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Glasgow Central station.
The best way to get from Falkirk to Port William is to bus which takes 5h 44m and costs £20 - £55. Alternatively, you can train, which costs £45 - £110 and takes 5h 55m.
What companies run services between Falkirk, Scotland and Port William, 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 Falkirk High to Post Office via Glasgow Queen Street, George Square, Central Station Forecourt, Glasgow Central, Ayr, Stranraer, and Port Rodie Ferry Terminal in around 5h 55m.
- Phone
- +44 (0)344 811 0141
- Website
- 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
- 0141 352 4444
- [email protected]
- Website
- citylink.co.uk
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
- Phone
- 03330 16 61 62
- [email protected]
- Website
- mcgillsscotlandeast.co.uk
Bus from St Andrew`s Church to Buchanan Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 16m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £4–7
- Website
- https://www.mcgillsscotlandeast.co.uk/
- Phone
- 0345 810 1000
- [email protected]
- Website
- stagecoachbus.com
Bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Stance 2
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 10m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £23–35
- Website
- https://www.stagecoachbus.com/about/west-scotland
- Phone
- +44 1576 203874
- [email protected]
- Website
- houstonscoaches.co.uk
Bus from Stance 5 to Stance 1
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Website
- https://www.houstonscoaches.co.uk/
- Phone
- [email protected]
- 030 33 33 3000
- Website
- dumfriesandgalloway.gov.uk
Bus from Stance 3 to Post Office
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Website
- https://www.dumfriesandgalloway.gov.uk/
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More Questions & Answers
Falkirk to Port William bus services, operated by Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd, arrive at Port Rodie station.
Falkirk to Port William train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Ayr station.
Yes, the driving distance between Falkirk to Port William is 117 miles. It takes approximately 2h 37m to drive from Falkirk to Port William.
There are 321+ hotels available in Port William.