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How to get fromPortpatrick to Stirlingby train, bus, or car

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

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  1. Train via Ayr

    best
    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 to Stirlingtrain train
    4h 55m
    £50–81

  2. Bus via Bus Station

    cheapest
    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 X36 / ...
    5h 52m
    £8–11

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Port Rodie to Buchanan Bus Stationbus bus 923
    2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Islamic Centrebus bus M8
    5h 17m
    £21–41

  4. Drive  118.4 mi

    1. Drive from Portpatrick to Stirlingcar car 118.4 mi
    2h 26m
    £30–43

  5. Train

    1. Take the train from Stranraer to Glasgow Centraltrain train Stranraer - Glasgow Central
    2. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Stirlingtrain train Glasgow Queen Street - Alloa / ...
    5h
    £49–80

Portpatrick to Stirling by bus, foot, and train

Calendar35Weekly Services
Duration4h 55mAverage Duration
Ticket£50Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 137.2 mi
  • Duration: 4h 55m

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

You can take a bus from Beach to Stirling via Cross, Stranraer, Ayr, Glasgow Central, and Glasgow Queen Street in around 4h 55m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Beach to Islamic Centre via Cross, Port Rodie, and Buchanan Bus Station in around 5h 17m.

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