There are 5 ways to get from Portpatrick to Glasgow Airport (GLA) by train, bus, rideshare, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train
best- Take the train from Stranraer to Ayrtrain Stranraer - Ayr / ...
- Take the train from Ayr to Paisley Gilmour Streettrain Ayr - Glasgow Central / ...
4h 16m£47–79Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Port Rodie to Buchanan Bus Stationbus 923
4h 26m£19–40Airport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from Portpatrick to Glasgow-GLA92 mi
2hDrive 92 mi
- Drive from Portpatrick to Glasgow Airport (GLA)car 92 mi
2h£23–33Bus via Cathedral Street
- Take the bus from Stranraer Port Rodie to Glasgow Buchananbus 923
4h 35m
Portpatrick to Glasgow Airport (GLA) by bus, foot, and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Portpatrick to Glasgow Airport (GLA) is to bus which costs £19 - £40 and takes 4h 26m.
The fastest way to get from Portpatrick to Glasgow Airport (GLA) is to drive which takes 2h and costs £22 - £35.
No, there is no direct bus from Portpatrick to Glasgow Airport (GLA). However, there are services departing from Beach and arriving at Terminal Building via Port Rodie and Buchanan Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 26m.
No, there is no direct train from Portpatrick to Glasgow Airport (GLA). However, there are services departing from Stranraer and arriving at Paisley Gilmour Street via Ayr. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 16m.
The distance between Portpatrick and Glasgow Airport (GLA) is 103 miles. The road distance is 92.5 miles.
The best way to get from Portpatrick to Glasgow Airport (GLA) without a car is to train which takes 4h 16m and costs £45 - £80.
It takes approximately 4h 16m to get from Portpatrick to Glasgow Airport (GLA), including transfers.
Portpatrick to Glasgow Airport (GLA) bus services, operated by Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd, depart from Port Rodie station.
Portpatrick to Glasgow Airport (GLA) train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Stranraer station.
The best way to get from Portpatrick to Glasgow Airport (GLA) is to train which takes 4h 16m and costs £45 - £80. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £19 - £40 and takes 4h 26m.
What companies run services between Portpatrick, Scotland and Glasgow Airport (GLA), Scotland?
You can take a bus from Beach to Terminal Building via Cross, Stranraer, Ayr, Paisley Gilmour Street, and New Sneddon Street in around 4h 16m. Alternatively, Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd operates a bus from Port Rodie to Buchanan Bus Station 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 Stranraer to Ayr
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 21m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- £25–50
- Website
- https://www.scotrail.co.uk/
Train from Ayr to Paisley Gilmour Street
- Ave. Duration
- 39 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- £15–27
- Website
- https://www.scotrail.co.uk/
- Phone
- 0141 352 4444
- [email protected]
- Website
- citylink.co.uk
Bus from Port Rodie to Buchanan Bus Station
- 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 Stranraer Port Rodie to Glasgow Buchanan
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 35m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Website
- https://www.translink.co.uk/
- Website
- https://www.mozio.com
Rideshare from Portpatrick to Glasgow-GLA
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- On demand
Want to know more about travelling around United Kingdom
Rome2Rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Filled with useful and timely travel information, the guides answer all the hard questions - such as 'How do I buy a ticket?', 'Should I book online before I travel? ', 'How much should I expect to pay?', 'Do the trains and buses have Wifi?' - to help you get the most out of your next trip.
Related travel guides
Travelling to the UK: What do I need to know?
Read the travel guide
Want to know more about Flixbus?
Read the travel guide
More Questions & Answers
Portpatrick to Glasgow Airport (GLA) bus services, operated by Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd, arrive at Buchanan Bus Station.
Portpatrick to Glasgow Airport (GLA) train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Ayr station.
Yes, the driving distance between Portpatrick to Glasgow Airport (GLA) is 93 miles. It takes approximately 2h to drive from Portpatrick to Glasgow Airport (GLA).
There are 1532+ hotels available in Glasgow Airport (GLA).
Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Portpatrick and Glasgow Airport (GLA). A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.