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How to get fromPortpatrick to Fort Williamby bus, train, or car

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

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  1. Bus via Glasgow

    best
    1. Take the bus from Stranraer Port Rodie to Glasgow Buchananbus bus 923
    2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Bus Stationbus bus 915
    7h 37m

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Port Rodie to Buchanan Bus Stationbus bus 923
    2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Bus Stationbus bus 915
    7h 37m
    £23–42

  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 Queen Street Low Level to Fort Williamtrain train
    9h 13m
    £75–183

  4. Drive 190.1 mi

    1. Drive from Portpatrick to Fort Williamcar car 190.1 mi
    3h 55m
    £47–68

  5. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Stranraer to Ayrtrain train
    2. Take the train from Ayr to Paisley Gilmour Streettrain train
    3. Take the bus from Terminal Building to Bus Stationbus bus 915
    8h 5m
    £58–98

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  • Distance: 198.1 mi
  • Duration: 7h 37m

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

You can take a bus from Beach to Bus Station via Cross, Stranraer Port Rodie, Glasgow Buchanan, and Buchanan Bus Station in around 7h 37m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Beach to Fort William via Cross, Stranraer, Ayr, Glasgow Central, Waterloo Street, George Square, and Glasgow Queen Street Low Level in around 9h 13m.

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