How to get from St Andrews to Portpatrick by bus?

By bus

To get from St Andrews to Portpatrick in Scotland, you’ll need to take 3 bus lines: take the X24 bus from Bus Station, St Andrews station to Buchanan Bus Station, Glasgow station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 923 bus and finally take the 367 bus from Port Rodie, Stranraer station to South Crescent, Portpatrick station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 8 hr 33 min.

513min
Walk to bus station
Bus - X24X24
Bus - 923923
Bus - 367367
Leaves from Bus Station, St Andrews

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Bus Station, St Andrews
    ID 6500N9503
    630 yd • 8 min
  • 2
    Bus - X24X24
    Wait for bus
    X24
    Glasgow
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Buchanan Bus Station, Glasgow
    ID 60903720
    168 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Buchanan Bus Station, Glasgow
    ID 60903773
    80 yd • 2 min
  • 5
    Bus - 923923
    Wait for bus
    923
    Stranraer
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Port Rodie, Stranraer
    ID 680000088504
    155 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Port Rodie, Stranraer
    ID 680000088507
    40 yd • 1 min
  • 8
    Bus - 367367
    Wait for bus
    367
    Portpatrick
  • 9
    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 St Andrews to Portpatrick

The distance between St Andrews, Scotland and Portpatrick, Scotland is approximately 166.3 mi, which can typically be travelled in 513 min. Moovit will show you the directions from St Andrews to Portpatrick by bus, so no matter how you choose to travel in Scotland – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Public transport stations close to St Andrews

St Andrews is located at St Andrews, Scotland and the nearest public transport station is St Mary's College, St Andrews.

Bus stations close to St Andrews:

  • St Mary's College, St Andrews
  • Abbey Street, St Andrews
  • Market Street, St Andrews

Public transport stations close to Portpatrick, Scotland

Portpatrick is located at Portpatrick, Scotland and the nearest public transport station is Post Office, Portpatrick.

Bus stations close to Portpatrick:

  • Post Office, Portpatrick
  • Dinvin Street, Portpatrick
  • South Crescent, Portpatrick

Related Routes

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from St Andrews to Portpatrick?

    The fastest way takes 513 minutes, using Bus line X24, Bus line 923, Bus line 367.

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

    No, you’ll have to take 3 bus lines in total. The total travelling time is 8 hr 33 min.

  • Which bus line goes from St Andrews to Portpatrick in Scotland?

    The X24 bus line goes from Bus Station, St Andrews station near St Andrews to Glasgow station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line till Glasgow station near Portpatrick in Scotland

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

    The total travel time between St Andrews and Portpatrick in Scotland by bus is about 8 hr 33 min.

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

    Get on the X24 bus from the Bus Station, St Andrews stop near St Andrews in Scotland.

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

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

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