How to get from Edinburgh to Portpatrick by bus?

From Edinburgh to Portpatrick by bus

To get from Edinburgh to Portpatrick in Portpatrick, you’ll need to take 3 bus lines: take the 101A bus from Princes Street (Scott Mon.), Edinburgh station to Whitesands, Dumfries station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 500 bus and finally take the 367 bus from Market Street, Stranraer station to Post Office, Portpatrick station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 8 hr 22 min.

502min
Walk to bus station
Bus - 101A101A
Bus - 500500
Bus - 367367
Walk to Portpatrick
Leaves from Princes Street (Scott Mon.), Edinburgh

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Princes Street (Scott Mon.), Edinburgh
    ID 6200243420
    270 m • 4 min
  • 2
    Bus - 101A101A
    Wait for bus
    101A
    Dumfries
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Whitesands, Dumfries
    ID 680000001506
    182 min
  • 4
    Bus - 500500
    Wait for bus
    500
    Stranraer
  • 5
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Port Rodie, Stranraer
    ID 680000088504
    153 min
  • 6
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Market Street, Stranraer
    ID 680000088505
    300 m • 4 min
  • 7
    Bus - 367367
    Wait for bus
    367
    Portpatrick
  • 8
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Post Office, Portpatrick
    ID 680000277508
    20 min
  • 9
    Walk to Portpatrick
    Walk to
    Portpatrick
    Main Street
    90 m • 2 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transport directions from Edinburgh to Portpatrick

The distance between Edinburgh, Portpatrick and Portpatrick, Portpatrick is approximately 256.9 km, which can typically be travelled in 502 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Edinburgh to Portpatrick by bus, so no matter how you choose to travel in Portpatrick – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Public transport stations close to Edinburgh

Edinburgh is located at Edinburgh, Portpatrick and the nearest public transport station is Waterloo Place, Edinburgh.

Bus stations close to Edinburgh:

  • Waterloo Place, Edinburgh
  • Waverley Bridge, Edinburgh
  • Leith Street, Greenside

Public transport stations close to Portpatrick, Portpatrick

Portpatrick is located at Main Street, Portpatrick and the nearest public transport station is Caravan Park, Portpatrick.

Bus stations close to Portpatrick:

  • Caravan Park, Portpatrick
  • War Memorial, Portpatrick
  • Dinvin Street, Portpatrick

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Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 502 minutes, using Bus line 101A, Bus line 500, Bus line 367.

  • Is there a direct bus between Edinburgh and Portpatrick?

    No, you’ll have to take 3 bus lines in total. The total travelling time is 8 hr 22 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Edinburgh to Portpatrick?

    The 101A bus line goes from Princes Street (Scott Mon.), Edinburgh station near Edinburgh in Edinburgh to Dumfries station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line till Dumfries station near Portpatrick in Portpatrick.

  • How long does it take to travel from Edinburgh to Portpatrick by bus?

    The total travel time between Edinburgh in Edinburgh and Portpatrick in Portpatrick by bus is about 8 hr 22 min.

  • Where do I get on the bus near Edinburgh to get to Portpatrick?

    Get on the 101A bus from the Princes Street (Scott Mon.), Edinburgh stop near Edinburgh in Edinburgh.

  • Where do I get off the bus when travelling between Edinburgh and Portpatrick?

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

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