What is the cheapest way to get from Portpatrick to Livingston?

The cheapest way to get from Portpatrick to Livingston is to bus which costs £22 - £45 and takes 4h 45m.

What is the fastest way to get from Portpatrick to Livingston?

The fastest way to get from Portpatrick to Livingston is to drive which takes 2h 30m and costs £29 - £45.

Is there a direct bus between Portpatrick and Livingston?

No, there is no direct bus from Portpatrick to Livingston. However, there are services departing from Beach and arriving at Deer Park via Stranraer Port Rodie and Buchanan Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 45m.

Is there a direct train between Portpatrick and Livingston?

No, there is no direct train from Portpatrick to Livingston. However, there are services departing from Stranraer and arriving at Livingston North via Ayr and Glasgow Queen Street Low Level. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 27m.

How far is it from Portpatrick to Livingston?

The distance between Portpatrick and Livingston is 129 miles. The road distance is 119.1 miles.

How do I travel from Portpatrick to Livingston without a car?

The best way to get from Portpatrick to Livingston without a car is to Bus which takes 4h 45m and costs .

How long does it take to get from Portpatrick to Livingston?

It takes approximately 4h 45m to get from Portpatrick to Livingston, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Portpatrick to Livingston bus from?

Portpatrick to Livingston bus services, operated by Translink, depart from Stranraer Port Rodie station.

Where do I catch the Portpatrick to Livingston train from?

Portpatrick to Livingston train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Stranraer station.

Train or bus from Portpatrick to Livingston?

The best way to get from Portpatrick to Livingston is to Bus which takes 4h 45m and costs . Alternatively, you can train via Ayr, which costs £50 - £110 and takes 5h 27m.

Where does the Portpatrick to Livingston bus arrive?

Portpatrick to Livingston bus services, operated by Translink, arrive at Glasgow Buchanan station.

Where does the Portpatrick to Livingston train arrive?

Portpatrick to Livingston train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Ayr station.

Can I drive from Portpatrick to Livingston?

Yes, the driving distance between Portpatrick to Livingston is 119 miles. It takes approximately 2h 30m to drive from Portpatrick to Livingston.

Where can I stay near Livingston?

There are 2694+ hotels available in Livingston.

Portpatrick to Livingston - 5 ways to travel via train, Bus, and car

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

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Bus
best
1. Take the bus from Stranraer Port Rodie to Glasgow Buchananbus 923
2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Deer Parkbus Uk090
4h 45m
Bus #2
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Port Rodie to Buchanan Bus Stationbus 923
2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Deer Parkbus Uk090
4h 45m
£22–43
Train via Ayr
1. Take the train from Stranraer to Ayrtrain
2. Take the train from Ayr to Glasgow Centraltrain
3. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street Low Level to Livingston Northtrain
5h 27m
£53–101
Drive 118.4 mi
1. Drive from Portpatrick to Livingstoncar 118.4 mi
2h 30m
£30–42
Train
1. Take the train from Stranraer to Glasgow Centraltrain Stranraer - Glasgow Central
2. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street Low Level to Livingston Northtrain Dalmuir - Edinburgh / ...
5h 31m
£53–95

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Distance: 128.2 mi
Duration: 4h 45m

What companies run services between Portpatrick, Scotland and Livingston, Scotland?

You can take a bus from Beach to Deer Park via Cross, Stranraer Port Rodie, Glasgow Buchanan, and Buchanan Bus Station in around 4h 45m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Beach to Livingston North via Cross, Stranraer, Ayr, Glasgow Central, and Glasgow Queen Street Low Level in around 5h 27m.

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