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

The cheapest way to get from Durham to Portpatrick is to bus which costs £30 - £65 and takes 10h 36m.

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

The fastest way to get from Durham to Portpatrick is to drive which takes 3h 20m and costs £40 - £60.

Is there a direct bus between Durham and Portpatrick?

No, there is no direct bus from Durham station to Portpatrick. However, there are services departing from Bus Station Stand G and arriving at Post Office via John Dobson Street, Buchanan Bus Station and Port Rodie. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 36m.

Is there a direct train between Durham and Portpatrick?

No, there is no direct train from Durham to Portpatrick. However, there are services departing from Durham and arriving at Stranraer via Glasgow Central and Ayr. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 42m.

How far is it from Durham to Portpatrick?

The distance between Durham and Portpatrick is 294 miles. The road distance is 168.9 miles.

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

The best way to get from Durham to Portpatrick without a car is to train which takes 7h 42m and costs £130 - £220.

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

It takes approximately 7h 42m to get from Durham to Portpatrick, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Durham to Portpatrick bus from?

Durham to Portpatrick bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from John Dobson Street station.

Where do I catch the Durham to Portpatrick train from?

Durham to Portpatrick train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Durham station.

Train or bus from Durham to Portpatrick?

The best way to get from Durham to Portpatrick is to train which takes 7h 42m and costs £130 - £220. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £30 - £65 and takes 10h 36m.

Where does the Durham to Portpatrick bus arrive?

Durham to Portpatrick bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Buchanan Bus Station.

Where does the Durham to Portpatrick train arrive?

Durham to Portpatrick train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Glasgow Central station.

Can I drive from Durham to Portpatrick?

Yes, the driving distance between Durham to Portpatrick is 169 miles. It takes approximately 3h 20m to drive from Durham to Portpatrick.

Where can I stay near Portpatrick?

There are 209+ hotels available in Portpatrick.

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Durham to Glasgow Centraltrain
2. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Ayrtrain
3. Take the train from Ayr to Stranraertrain
7h 42m
£136–213
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from John Dobson Street to Buchanan Bus Stationbus Uk010 / ...
2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Port Rodiebus 923
10h 36m
£33–61
Train, bus via Newcastle
1. Take the train from Newcastle to Carlisletrain
2. Take the train from Carlisle to Dumfriestrain
3. Take the bus from Dumfries station to Port Rodiebus 500
7h 57m
Drive 167.9 mi
1. Drive from Durham to Portpatrickcar 167.9 mi
3h 20m
£42–60
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Durham to Carlisletrain
2. Take the train from Carlisle to Dumfriestrain
3. Take the bus from Dumfries station to Port Rodiebus 500
7h 57m

Durham to Portpatrick by train, foot, and bus

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7h 42mAverage Duration

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Distance: 291.9 mi
Duration: 7h 42m

What companies run services between Durham, England and Portpatrick, Scotland?

You can take a train from Durham to Post Office via Glasgow Central, Ayr, Stranraer, and Port Rodie in around 7h 42m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bus Station Stand G to Post Office via John Dobson Street, Buchanan Bus Station, and Port Rodie in around 10h 36m.

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