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How to get fromNewcastle upon Tyne to Portpatrickby train, bus, or car

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There are 4 ways to get from Newcastle upon Tyne to Portpatrick by train, bus, or car

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Newcastle to Glasgow Centraltrain train
    2. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Ayrtrain train
    3. Take the train from Ayr to Stranraertrain train
    7h 24m
    £94–216

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from John Dobson Street to Buchanan Bus Stationbus bus Uk010 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Port Rodiebus bus 923
    8h 50m
    £33–63

  3. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Newcastle to Carlisletrain train
    2. Take the train from Carlisle to Dumfriestrain train
    3. Take the bus from Dumfries station to Port Rodiebus bus 500
    7h 25m

  4. Drive 160.1 mi

    1. Drive from Newcastle upon Tyne to Portpatrickcar car 160.1 mi
    3h 6m
    £40–57

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  • Distance: 278.3 mi
  • Duration: 7h 24m

What companies run services between Newcastle upon Tyne, England and Portpatrick, Scotland?

You can take a train from Newcastle to Post Office via Glasgow Central, Ayr, Stranraer, and Port Rodie in around 7h 24m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from John Dobson Street to Post Office via Buchanan Bus Station and Port Rodie in around 8h 50m.

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