How to get from Glasgow Central to Portsoy by bus and train?

From Glasgow Central to Portsoy by bus and train

To get from Glasgow Central to Portsoy in Scotland, you’ll need to take one train line and 2 bus lines: take the SCOTRAIL train from Glasgow Queen Street station to Elgin station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 35 bus and finally take the 35 bus from Shanks Lane, Buckie station to Aird Bridge, Portsoy station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 8 hr 9 min.

489min
Walk to train station
Train - SCOTRAIL
Bus - 3535
Bus - 3535
Leaves from Glasgow Queen Street

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Glasgow Queen Street
    470 m • 7 min
  • 2
    Train - SCOTRAILSCOTRAIL
    Wait for train
    SCOTRAIL
    Elgin
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Elgin
    245 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Bus Station, Elgin
    ID 638053542
    910 m • 12 min
  • 5
    Bus - 3535
    Wait for bus
    35
    Buckie
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Shanks Lane, Buckie
    ID 638052082
    44 min
  • 7
    Bus - 3535
    Wait for bus
    35
    Macduff
  • 8
    Ride to bus station Aird Bridge, Portsoy
    Ride to bus station
    Aird Bridge, Portsoy
    ID 630023531
    33 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transport directions from Glasgow Central to Portsoy

The distance between Glasgow Central, Scotland and Portsoy, Scotland is approximately 398.78 km, which can typically be travelled in 489 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Glasgow Central to Portsoy by bus and train, so no matter how you choose to travel in Scotland – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Public transport stations close to Glasgow Central

Glasgow Central is located at Glasgow Central, Scotland and the nearest public transport station is Central Station Forecourt, Glasgow.

Train stations close to Glasgow Central:

  • Anderston
  • Argyle Street

Bus stations close to Glasgow Central:

  • Central Station Forecourt, Glasgow
  • Central Station, Glasgow
  • Bothwell Street, Glasgow

Public transport stations close to Portsoy, Scotland

Portsoy is located at Portsoy, Scotland and the nearest public transport station is Seafield Street, Portsoy.

Bus stations close to Portsoy:

  • Seafield Street, Portsoy
  • Chapel Lane, Portsoy
  • Queens Gate, Portsoy

Related Routes

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Glasgow Central to Portsoy?

    The fastest way takes 489 minutes, using Bus line SCOTRAIL, Bus line 35, Bus line 35.

  • Is there a direct train between Glasgow Central and Portsoy?

    No, you’ll have to take one train line and 2 bus lines in total. The total travelling time is 8 hr 9 min.

  • Which train line goes from Glasgow Central to Portsoy?

    The SCOTRAIL train line goes from Glasgow Queen Street station near Glasgow Central in Glasgow to Elgin station. From there you’ll have to take 2 bus lines till Elgin station near Portsoy in Scotland.

  • How long does it take to travel from Glasgow Central to Portsoy by train and bus?

    The total travel time between Glasgow Central in Glasgow and Portsoy in Scotland by train and bus is about 8 hr 9 min.

  • Where do I get on the train near Glasgow Central to get to Portsoy?

    Get on the SCOTRAIL train from the Glasgow Queen Street station near Glasgow Central in Glasgow.

  • Where do I get off the train when travelling between Glasgow Central and Portsoy?

    Get off the train at the Elgin stop, which is closest to Portsoy in Scotland.