How to get from Glasgow to Portpatrick by bus?

From Glasgow to Portpatrick by bus

To get from Glasgow to Portpatrick in Scotland, you’ll need to take 3 bus lines: take the X74 bus from Buchanan Bus Station, Glasgow station to Whitesands, Dumfries station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 500 bus and finally take the 367 bus from Rephad, Stranraer station to South Crescent, Portpatrick station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 6 hr 41 min. The bus schedule from Glasgow may change. We recommend you check the updated bus schedule to Portpatrick on the Moovit app.

401min
Walk to bus station
Bus - X74X74
Bus - 500500
Bus - 367367
Leaves from Buchanan Bus Station, Glasgow

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Buchanan Bus Station, Glasgow
    ID 60903725
    60 m • 1 min
  • 2
    Bus - X74X74
    Wait for bus
    X74
    Dumfries
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Whitesands, Dumfries
    ID 680000001502
    130 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Whitesands, Dumfries
    ID 680000001505
    70 m • 1 min
  • 5
    Bus - 500500
    Wait for bus
    500
    Stranraer
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Rephad, Stranraer
    ID 680000732333
    152 min
  • 7
    Bus - 367367
    Wait for bus
    367
    Portpatrick
  • 8
    Ride to bus station South Crescent, Portpatrick
    Ride to bus station
    South Crescent, Portpatrick
    ID 680000277111
    18 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

From Glasgow to Portpatrick by bus and train

To get from Glasgow to Portpatrick in Scotland, you’ll need to take 2 train lines and one bus line: take the SCOTRAIL train from Glasgow Central station to Ayr station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the SCOTRAIL train and finally take the 367 bus from Port Rodie Ferry Terminal, Stranraer station to South Crescent, Portpatrick station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 5 hr 37 min. The bus schedule from Glasgow may change. We recommend you check the updated bus schedule to Portpatrick on the Moovit app.

337min
Walk to train station
Train - SCOTRAIL
Train - SCOTRAIL
Bus - 367367
Leaves from Glasgow Central

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Glasgow Central
    900 m • 12 min
  • 2
    Train - SCOTRAILSCOTRAIL
    Wait for train
    SCOTRAIL
    Ayr
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Ayr
    52 min
  • 4
    Train - SCOTRAILSCOTRAIL
    Wait for train
    SCOTRAIL
    Stranraer
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Stranraer
    81 min
  • 6
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Port Rodie Ferry Terminal, Stranraer
    ID 680000088508
    380 m • 5 min
  • 7
    Bus - 367367
    Wait for bus
    367
    Portpatrick
  • 8
    Ride to bus station South Crescent, Portpatrick
    Ride to bus station
    South Crescent, Portpatrick
    ID 680000277111
    19 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transport directions from Glasgow to Portpatrick

The distance between Glasgow, Scotland and Portpatrick, Scotland is approximately 257.75 km, which can typically be travelled in 401 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Glasgow to Portpatrick by bus, so no matter how you choose to travel in Scotland – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Bus schedule from Glasgow to Portpatrick

To check the bus schedule from Glasgow to Portpatrick using the Moovit app, first download and open the app on your smartphone. Enter your starting point (Glasgow) and destination (Portpatrick), then select the desired date and time of travel. Moovit will show all available bus routes, estimated travel times, and any required transfers. You can view detailed departure and arrival times for each bus, as well as real-time updates for delays or changes. Use this information to plan your trip and stay up to date with the latest bus schedules.

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From Glasgow to Portpatrick by bus and train

To get from Glasgow to Portpatrick in Scotland, you’ll need to take 2 train lines and one bus line: take the SCOTRAIL train from Glasgow Central station to Ayr station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the SCOTRAIL train and finally take the 367 bus from Port Rodie Ferry Terminal, Stranraer station to South Crescent, Portpatrick station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 5 hr 37 min. The bus schedule from Glasgow may change. We recommend you check the updated bus schedule to Portpatrick on the Moovit app.

337min
Walk to train station
Train - SCOTRAIL
Train - SCOTRAIL
Bus - 367367
Leaves from Glasgow Central

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Glasgow Central
    900 m • 12 min
  • 2
    Train - SCOTRAILSCOTRAIL
    Wait for train
    SCOTRAIL
    Ayr
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Ayr
    52 min
  • 4
    Train - SCOTRAILSCOTRAIL
    Wait for train
    SCOTRAIL
    Stranraer
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Stranraer
    81 min
  • 6
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Port Rodie Ferry Terminal, Stranraer
    ID 680000088508
    380 m • 5 min
  • 7
    Bus - 367367
    Wait for bus
    367
    Portpatrick
  • 8
    Ride to bus station South Crescent, Portpatrick
    Ride to bus station
    South Crescent, Portpatrick
    ID 680000277111
    19 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Glasgow to Portpatrick?

    The fastest way takes 401 minutes, using Bus line X74, Bus line 500, Bus line 367.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Glasgow to Portpatrick?

    The alternative route takes 337 minutes, using Train line SCOTRAIL, Train line SCOTRAIL, Bus line 367.

  • Is there a direct bus between Glasgow and Portpatrick in Scotland?

    No, you’ll have to take 3 bus lines in total. The total travelling time is 6 hr 41 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Glasgow to Portpatrick in Scotland?

    The X74 bus line goes from Buchanan Bus Station, Glasgow station near Glasgow to Dumfries station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line till Dumfries station near Portpatrick in Scotland.

  • How long does it take to travel from Glasgow to Portpatrick in Scotland by bus?

    The total travel time between Glasgow and Portpatrick in Scotland by bus is about 6 hr 41 min.

  • Where do I get on the bus near Glasgow to get to Portpatrick in Scotland?

    Get on the X74 bus from the Buchanan Bus Station, Glasgow stop near Glasgow in Scotland.

  • Where do I get off the bus when travelling between Glasgow and Portpatrick in Scotland?

    Get off the bus at the Dumfries stop, which is closest to Portpatrick in Scotland.

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