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

The cheapest way to get from Portpatrick to Bristol is to bus which costs £55 - £100 and takes 13h 47m.

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

The fastest way to get from Portpatrick to Bristol is to drive which takes 6h 28m and costs £90 - £140.

Is there a direct bus between Portpatrick and Bristol?

No, there is no direct bus from Portpatrick to Bristol station. However, there are services departing from Beach and arriving at Bristol Bus Station via Port Rodie, Buchanan Bus Station and Birmingham - Great Charles Street Queensway. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 47m.

Is there a direct train between Portpatrick and Bristol?

No, there is no direct train from Portpatrick to Bristol. However, there are services departing from Stranraer and arriving at Bristol Temple Meads via Kilmarnock, Carlisle and Birmingham New Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 49m.

How far is it from Portpatrick to Bristol?

The distance between Portpatrick and Bristol is 402 miles. The road distance is 382.5 miles.

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

The best way to get from Portpatrick to Bristol without a car is to bus and train which takes 11h 1m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 11h 1m to get from Portpatrick to Bristol, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Portpatrick to Bristol bus from?

Portpatrick to Bristol bus services, operated by Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd, depart from Port Rodie station.

Where do I catch the Portpatrick to Bristol train from?

Portpatrick to Bristol train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Stranraer station.

Train or bus from Portpatrick to Bristol?

The best way to get from Portpatrick to Bristol is to bus which takes 13h 47m and costs £55 - £100. Alternatively, you can train via Carlisle, which costs £170 - £320 and takes 11h 49m.

Where does the Portpatrick to Bristol bus arrive?

Portpatrick to Bristol bus services, operated by Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd, arrive at Buchanan Bus Station.

Where does the Portpatrick to Bristol train arrive?

Portpatrick to Bristol train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Kilmarnock station.

Can I drive from Portpatrick to Bristol?

Yes, the driving distance between Portpatrick to Bristol is 383 miles. It takes approximately 6h 28m to drive from Portpatrick to Bristol.

Where can I stay near Bristol?

There are 2567+ hotels available in Bristol.

Portpatrick to Bristol - 11 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

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There are 11 ways to get from Portpatrick to Bristol by bus, train, car, plane, or car ferry

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Bus, train
best
1. Take the bus from Port Rodie Ferry Terminal to Dumfries stationbus 500
2. Take the train from Dumfries to Carlisletrain
3. Take the train from Carlisle to Birmingham New Streettrain
4. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Bristol Temple Meadstrain
11h 1m
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Port Rodie to Buchanan Bus Stationbus 923
2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Newhall Streetbus
3. Take the bus from Birmingham - Great Charles Street Queensway to Bristol Bus Stationbus
13h 47m
£55–96
Drive 380.3 mi
1. Drive from Portpatrick to Bristolcar 380.3 mi
6h 28m
£94–135
Train, train to Glasgow Airport, fly to Bristol Airport
1. Take the train from Stranraer to Ayrtrain
2. Take the train from Ayr to Paisley Gilmour Streettrain
3. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Bristol Airport (BRS)plane GLA - BRS
7h 7m
£73–180
Train via Carlisle
1. Take the train from Stranraer to Kilmarnocktrain
2. Take the train from Kilmarnock to Carlisletrain
3. Take the train from Carlisle to Birmingham New Streettrain
4. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Bristol Temple Meadstrain
11h 49m
£176–315
Train
1. Take the train from Stranraer to Glasgow Centraltrain Stranraer - Glasgow Central
2. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Bristol Temple Meadstrain Glasgow Central - Plymouth / ...
12h 49m
£291–433
Bus via Birmingham
1. Take the bus from Port Rodie to Buchanan Bus Stationbus 923
2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Birmingham Coach Stationbus 181 / ...
3. Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Bus Stationbus 111 / ...
15h 2m
£93–226
Train, bus to Edinburgh Airport, fly to Bristol Airport
1. Take the train from Stranraer to Ayrtrain
2. Take the train from Ayr to Glasgow Centraltrain
3. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Terminalbus
4. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Bristol Airport (BRS)plane EDI - BRS
8h 6m
£81–210
Train, train to Glasgow Airport, fly to Birmingham Airport
1. Take the train from Stranraer to Ayrtrain
2. Take the train from Ayr to Paisley Gilmour Streettrain
3. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Birmingham Airport (BHX)plane GLA - BHX
4. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Bristol Temple Meadstrain
8h 33m
£115–233
Car ferry to Belfast International Airport, fly to Bristol Airport
1. Take the carferry from Cairnryan to Belfastcarferry
2. Fly from Belfast International Airport (BFS) to Bristol Airport (BRS)plane BFS - BRS
9h 56m
£57–181
Bus, train, train to Newcastle, fly to Bristol Airport
1. Take the bus from Port Rodie Ferry Terminal to Dumfries stationbus
2. Take the train from Dumfries to Carlisletrain
3. Take the train from Carlisle to Newcastletrain
4. Fly from Newcastle (NCL) to Bristol Airport (BRS)plane NCL - BRS
10h 18m

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Distance: 399.8 mi
Duration: 11h 1m

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

You can take a bus from Beach to Bristol Bus Station via Cross, Port Rodie, Buchanan Bus Station, and Birmingham - Great Charles Street Queensway in around 13h 47m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Beach to Bristol Temple Meads via Cross, Stranraer, Kilmarnock, Carlisle, and Birmingham New Street in around 11h 49m.

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