There are 5 ways to get from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Portpatrick by train, bus, rideshare, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Paisley Gilmour Street to Ayrtrain Glasgow Central - Ayr / ...
- Take the train from Ayr to Stranraertrain Ayr - Stranraer / ...
4h 48m£45–82Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Port Rodiebus 923
5h 4m£17–42Airport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from Glasgow-GLA to Portpatrick91.6 mi
1h 59mDrive 91.6 mi
- Drive from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Portpatrickcar 91.6 mi
1h 59m£23–33Bus via Cathedral Street
- Take the bus from Glasgow Buchanan to Stranraer Port Rodiebus 923
5h 15m
Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Portpatrick by bus, foot, and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Portpatrick is to bus which costs £17 - £45 and takes 5h 4m.
The fastest way to get from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Portpatrick is to drive which takes 1h 59m and costs £22 - £35.
No, there is no direct bus from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Portpatrick. However, there are services departing from Terminal Building and arriving at Post Office via Buchanan Bus Station and Port Rodie. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 4m.
No, there is no direct train from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Portpatrick. However, there are services departing from Paisley Gilmour Street and arriving at Stranraer via Ayr. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 48m.
The distance between Glasgow Airport (GLA) and Portpatrick is 102 miles. The road distance is 92.2 miles.
The best way to get from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Portpatrick without a car is to train which takes 4h 48m and costs £45 - £85.
It takes approximately 4h 48m to get from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Portpatrick, including transfers.
Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Portpatrick bus services, operated by Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd, depart from Buchanan Bus Station.
Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Portpatrick train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Paisley Gilmour Street station.
The best way to get from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Portpatrick is to train which takes 4h 48m and costs £45 - £85. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £17 - £45 and takes 5h 4m.
What companies run services between Glasgow Airport (GLA), Scotland and Portpatrick, Scotland?
You can take a bus from Mirrin Drive to Post Office via Brick Lane, Paisley Gilmour Street, Ayr, Stranraer, and Port Rodie in around 4h 48m. Alternatively, 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.
- Phone
- +44 (0)344 811 0141
- Website
- scotrail.co.uk
Train from Paisley Gilmour Street to Ayr
- Ave. Duration
- 43 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £15–27
- 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
- +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 Glasgow-GLA to Portpatrick
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 59m
- Frequency
- On demand
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More Questions & Answers
Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Portpatrick bus services, operated by Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd, arrive at Port Rodie station.
Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Portpatrick train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Ayr station.
Yes, the driving distance between Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Portpatrick is 92 miles. It takes approximately 1h 59m to drive from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Portpatrick.
There are 190+ hotels available in Portpatrick.
Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Glasgow Airport (GLA) and Portpatrick. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.