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

The cheapest way to get from Portpatrick to Stirling is to bus via Park and Ride which costs £19 - £40 and takes 5h 4m.

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

The fastest way to get from Portpatrick to Stirling is to drive which takes 2h 26m and costs £28 - £45.

Is there a direct bus between Portpatrick and Stirling?

No, there is no direct bus from Portpatrick to Stirling. However, there are services departing from Beach and arriving at Stirling Baptist Church via Port Rodie, Buchanan Bus Station and Park and Ride. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 4m.

Is there a direct train between Portpatrick and Stirling?

No, there is no direct train from Portpatrick to Stirling. However, there are services departing from Stranraer and arriving at Stirling via Ayr and Glasgow Queen Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 51m.

How far is it from Portpatrick to Stirling?

The distance between Portpatrick and Stirling is 138 miles. The road distance is 119.1 miles.

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

The best way to get from Portpatrick to Stirling without a car is to train which takes 4h 51m and costs £55 - £120.

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

It takes approximately 4h 51m to get from Portpatrick to Stirling, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Portpatrick to Stirling bus from?

Portpatrick to Stirling bus services, operated by Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd, depart from Port Rodie station.

Where do I catch the Portpatrick to Stirling train from?

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

Train or bus from Portpatrick to Stirling?

The best way to get from Portpatrick to Stirling is to train which takes 4h 51m and costs £55 - £120. Alternatively, you can bus via Park and Ride, which costs £19 - £40 and takes 5h 4m.

Where does the Portpatrick to Stirling bus arrive?

Portpatrick to Stirling bus services, operated by Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd, arrive at Buchanan Bus Station.

Where does the Portpatrick to Stirling train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Portpatrick to Stirling?

Yes, the driving distance between Portpatrick to Stirling is 119 miles. It takes approximately 2h 26m to drive from Portpatrick to Stirling.

Where can I stay near Stirling?

There are 638+ hotels available in Stirling.

Portpatrick to Stirling - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

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

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Train
best
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 to Stirlingtrain
4h 51m
£58–112
Bus via Park and Ride
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Port Rodie to Buchanan Bus Stationbus 923
2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Park and Ridebus Uk091
5h 4m
£19–40
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Port Rodie to Buchanan Bus Stationbus 923
2. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Stirlingtrain Glasgow Queen Street - Alloa / ...
4h 52m
£29–55
Drive 118.4 mi
1. Drive from Portpatrick to Stirlingcar 118.4 mi
2h 26m
£29–42
Bus
1. Take the bus from Stranraer Port Rodie to Glasgow Buchananbus 923
2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Bus Stationbus X36 / ...
5h 44m

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Distance: 137.2 mi
Duration: 4h 51m

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, Waterloo Street, George Square, and Glasgow Queen Street in around 4h 51m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Beach to Stirling Baptist Church via Cross, Port Rodie, Buchanan Bus Station, and Park and Ride in around 5h 4m.

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