There are 5 ways to get from Nottingham to Portpatrick by train, bus, or car
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Train via Manchester
best- Take the train from Nottingham to Manchester Piccadillytrain
- Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Glasgow Centraltrain
- Take the train from Glasgow Central to Ayrtrain
- Take the train from Ayr to Stranraertrain
10h 53m£141–229Bus via Leeds
cheapest- Take the bus from Broad Marsh Bus Station to Leeds City Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Leeds City Bus Station to Buchanan Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Port Rodiebus 923
12h 9m£47–82Drive 287.7 mi
- Drive from Nottingham to Portpatrickcar 287.7 mi
5h 14m£72–104Train
- Take the train from Nottingham to Chesterfieldtrain
- Take the train from Chesterfield to Glasgow Centraltrain
- Take the train from Glasgow Central to Ayrtrain
- Take the train from Ayr to Stranraertrain
11h 30m£187–304Bus
- Take the bus from Broad Marsh Bus Station to Buchanan Bus Stationbus 180 / ...
- Take the bus from Glasgow Buchanan to Stranraer Port Rodiebus 923
13h 25m£49–79
Nottingham to Portpatrick by train, foot, and bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Nottingham to Portpatrick is to bus which costs £45 - £80 and takes 13h 25m.
The fastest way to get from Nottingham to Portpatrick is to drive which takes 5h 14m and costs £70 - £110.
No, there is no direct bus from Nottingham station to Portpatrick. However, there are services departing from Broad Marsh Bus Station and arriving at Post Office via Leeds City Bus Station, Buchanan Bus Station and Port Rodie. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 9m.
No, there is no direct train from Nottingham to Portpatrick. However, there are services departing from Nottingham and arriving at Stranraer via Manchester Piccadilly, Glasgow Central and Ayr. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 53m.
The distance between Nottingham and Portpatrick is 413 miles. The road distance is 289.4 miles.
The best way to get from Nottingham to Portpatrick without a car is to train via Manchester which takes 10h 53m and costs £140 - £230.
It takes approximately 10h 53m to get from Nottingham to Portpatrick, including transfers.
Nottingham to Portpatrick bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Broad Marsh Bus Station.
Nottingham to Portpatrick train services, operated by East Midlands Railways, depart from Nottingham station.
The best way to get from Nottingham to Portpatrick is to train via Manchester which takes 10h 53m and costs £140 - £230. Alternatively, you can bus via Leeds, which costs £45 - £85 and takes 12h 9m.
What companies run services between Nottingham, England and Portpatrick, Scotland?
You can take a train from Nottingham to Beach via Manchester Piccadilly, Glasgow Central, Ayr, Stranraer, and Port Rodie in around 10h 53m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Broad Marsh Bus Station to Post Office via Leeds City Bus Station, Buchanan Bus Station, and Port Rodie in around 12h 9m.
- Phone
- 03457 125 678
- Website
- East Midlands Railways
Train from Nottingham to Manchester Piccadilly
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £35–55
- Website
- East Midlands Railways
Train from Nottingham to Chesterfield
- Ave. Duration
- 36 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £12–18
- Website
- East Midlands Railways
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- [email protected]
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Broad Marsh Bus Station to Leeds City Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £8–13
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Leeds City Bus Station to Buchanan Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 45m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- £23–35
- Website
- Flixbus
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Booking & Getting There
Nottingham to Portpatrick bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Leeds City Bus Station.
Nottingham to Portpatrick train services, operated by East Midlands Railways, arrive at Manchester Piccadilly station.
Yes, the driving distance between Nottingham to Portpatrick is 289 miles. It takes approximately 5h 14m to drive from Nottingham to Portpatrick.
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