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How to get fromFort William to Portpatrickby bus, train, or car

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There are 5 ways to get from Fort William to Portpatrick by bus, train, or car

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  1. Bus, train

    best
    1. Take the bus from Fort William to Glasgow Airportbus bus
    2. Take the train from Paisley Gilmour Street to Ayrtrain train
    3. Take the train from Ayr to Stranraertrain train
    7h 46m
    £70–109

  2. Bus via Beach

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Buchanan Bus Stationbus bus 915
    2. Take the bus from Glasgow Buchanan to Stranraer Port Rodiebus bus 923
    7h 59m
    £16–20

  3. Train

    1. Take the train from Fort William to Glasgow Queen Streettrain train
    2. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Ayrtrain train
    3. Take the train from Ayr to Stranraertrain train
    8h 48m
    £84–139

  4. Drive  190.5 mi

    1. Drive from Fort William to Portpatrickcar car 190.5 mi
    3h 55m
    £48–69

  5. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Buchanan Bus Stationbus bus 915
    2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Port Rodiebus bus 923
    7h 48m
    £28–51

Fort William to Portpatrick by bus, foot, and train

Calendar35Weekly Services
Duration7h 46mAverage Duration
Ticket£70Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 202.3 mi
  • Duration: 7h 46m

What companies run services between Fort William, Scotland and Portpatrick, Scotland?

You can take a train from Fort William to Post Office via Glasgow Queen Street, Glasgow Central, Ayr, Stranraer, and Port Rodie in around 8h 48m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bus Station to Post Office via Buchanan Bus Station and Port Rodie in around 7h 48m.

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