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There are 5 ways to get from Port William to Edinburgh by bus, train, or car

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  1. Bus

    best
    1. Take the bus from Post Office to Port Rodie Ferry Terminalbus bus 416
    2. Take the bus from Stranraer Port Rodie to Glasgow Buchananbus bus 923
    3. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Princes Streetbus bus
    5h 46m

  2. Drive  118.9 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Port William to Edinburghcar car 118.9 mi
    2h 38m
    £30–44

  3. Train

    1. Take the train from Stranraer to Ayrtrain train
    2. Take the train from Ayr to Glasgow Centraltrain train
    3. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Edinburgh Waverleytrain train
    6h 16m
    £48–92

  4. Bus via Shandwick Place

    1. Take the bus from Post Office to Port Rodie Ferry Terminalbus bus 416
    2. Take the bus from Port Rodie to Buchanan Bus Stationbus bus 923
    3. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Shandwick Placebus bus 900
    6h 13m

  5. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Post Office to Port Rodie Ferry Terminalbus bus 416
    2. Take the train from Stranraer to Glasgow Centraltrain train
    3. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Edinburgh Waverleytrain train
    6h 17m

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  • Distance: 158.6 mi
  • Duration: 5h 46m

What companies run services between Port William, Scotland and Edinburgh, Scotland?

You can take a bus from Post Office to Princes Street via Port Rodie Ferry Terminal, Stranraer Port Rodie, Glasgow Buchanan, and Buchanan Bus Station in around 5h 46m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Post Office to Edinburgh Waverley via Cross, Stranraer, Ayr, and Glasgow Central in around 6h 16m.

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