There are 4 ways to get from Motherwell to Portpatrick by bus, train, or car
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Glasgow Buchanan to Stranraer Port Rodiebus 923
5h 19m£8–10Train
- Take the train from Glasgow Central to Ayrtrain Glasgow Central - Ayr / ...
- Take the train from Ayr to Stranraertrain Ayr - Stranraer / ...
5h 26m£41–74Drive 95.8 mi
- Drive from Motherwell to Portpatrickcar 95.8 mi
2h 8m£24–35Bus via Beach
- Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Port Rodiebus 923
5h 20m£20–41
Motherwell to Portpatrick by bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Motherwell to Portpatrick is to Bus which costs £8 - £10 and takes 5h 19m.
The fastest way to get from Motherwell to Portpatrick is to drive which takes 2h 8m and costs £23 - £35.
No, there is no direct bus from Motherwell to Portpatrick. However, there are services departing from Hamilton Road and arriving at Post Office via Glasgow Buchanan and Port Rodie. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 19m.
No, there is no direct train from Motherwell to Portpatrick. However, there are services departing from Motherwell and arriving at Stranraer via Glasgow Central and Ayr. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 26m.
The distance between Motherwell and Portpatrick is 110 miles. The road distance is 96.4 miles.
The best way to get from Motherwell to Portpatrick without a car is to Bus which takes 5h 19m and costs £8 - £10.
It takes approximately 5h 19m to get from Motherwell to Portpatrick, including transfers.
Motherwell to Portpatrick bus services, operated by Translink, depart from Glasgow Buchanan station.
Motherwell to Portpatrick train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Glasgow Central station.
The best way to get from Motherwell to Portpatrick is to Bus which takes 5h 19m and costs £8 - £10. Alternatively, you can train, which costs £40 - £75 and takes 5h 26m.
What companies run services between Motherwell, Scotland and Portpatrick, Scotland?
Translink operates a bus from Glasgow Buchanan to Stranraer Port Rodie 3 times a day. Tickets cost £4 and the journey takes 2h 35m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Motherwell to Post Office via Glasgow Central, Ayr, Stranraer, and Port Rodie in around 5h 26m.
- Phone
- +44 (0)344 811 0141
- Website
- ScotRail
Train from Glasgow Central to Ayr
- Ave. Duration
- 53 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- £16–26
- Website
- ScotRail
Train from Ayr to Stranraer
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- £22–40
- Website
- ScotRail
- Phone
- +44 28 9066 6630
- Website
- Translink
Bus from Glasgow Buchanan to Stranraer Port Rodie
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 35m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- £4
- Website
- Translink
- Belfast urban network
- £4
- Phone
- 0141 352 4444
- [email protected]
- Website
- Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd
Bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Port Rodie
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 35m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- £16–35
- Website
- Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd
- Single
- £16–35
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Booking & Getting There
Motherwell to Portpatrick bus services, operated by Translink, arrive at Stranraer Port Rodie station.
Motherwell to Portpatrick train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Ayr station.
Yes, the driving distance between Motherwell to Portpatrick is 96 miles. It takes approximately 2h 8m to drive from Motherwell to Portpatrick.
There are 183+ hotels available in Portpatrick.