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How to get fromLancaster to Portpatrickby train, bus, or car

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

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  1. Train, bus

    best
    1. Take the train from Lancaster to Lockerbietrain train Manchester Airport - Edinburgh / ...
    2. Take the bus from Stance 5 to Port Rodiebus bus 500
    6h 44m

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Underpass to Buchanan Bus Stationbus bus Uk030
    2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Port Rodiebus bus 923
    9h 7m
    £37–66

  3. Train

    1. Take the train from Lancaster to Glasgow Centraltrain train
    2. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Ayrtrain train
    3. Take the train from Ayr to Stranraertrain train
    6h 48m
    £89–158

  4. Drive  172 mi

    1. Drive from Lancaster to Portpatrickcar car 172 mi
    3h 9m
    £43–62

  5. Train, bus via Carlisle

    1. Take the train from Lancaster to Carlisletrain train
    2. Take the train from Carlisle to Dumfriestrain train
    3. Take the bus from Dumfries station to Port Rodiebus bus 500
    6h 49m

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  • Distance: 192.2 mi
  • Duration: 6h 44m

What companies run services between Lancaster, Lancashire, England and Portpatrick, Scotland?

You can take a train from Lancaster to Post Office via Glasgow Central, Ayr, Stranraer, and Port Rodie in around 6h 48m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from George Street to Post Office via Underpass, Buchanan Bus Station, and Port Rodie in around 9h 7m.

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