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How to get fromGreater Manchester to Portpatrickby train, bus, or car

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There are 4 ways to get from Greater Manchester to Portpatrick by train, bus, or car

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  1. Train, bus

    best
    1. Take the train from Manchester Oxford Road to Carlisletrain train
    2. Take the train from Carlisle to Dumfriestrain train
    3. Take the bus from Dumfries station to Port Rodiebus bus 500
    9h 14m

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Manchester, Shudehill Interchange to Glasgowbus bus Ukn30 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Glasgow Buchanan to Stranraer Port Rodiebus bus 923
    10h 33m
    £31–46

  3. Train

    1. Take the train from Manchester Oxford Road to Glasgow Centraltrain train
    2. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Ayrtrain train
    3. Take the train from Ayr to Stranraertrain train
    9h 26m
    £105–178

  4. Drive  225.2 mi

    1. Drive from Greater Manchester to Portpatrickcar car 225.2 mi
    4h 5m
    £56–81

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  • Distance: 240.6 mi
  • Duration: 9h 14m

What companies run services between Greater Manchester, England and Portpatrick, Scotland?

You can take a bus from St Mary's to Post Office via Chester Street, Manchester Oxford Road, Glasgow Central, Ayr, Stranraer, and Port Rodie in around 9h 26m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Horton Road to Post Office via Piccadilly Gardens, Manchester, Shudehill Interchange, Glasgow, Glasgow Buchanan, Stranraer Port Rodie, and Port Rodie in around 10h 33m.

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