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

The cheapest way to get from Sheffield to Portpatrick is to bus which costs £40 - £160 and takes 11h 36m.

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

The fastest way to get from Sheffield to Portpatrick is to drive which takes 4h 54m and costs £60 - £90.

Is there a direct bus between Sheffield and Portpatrick?

No, there is no direct bus from Sheffield to Portpatrick. However, there are services departing from Castle Street/CG22 and arriving at Post Office via Meadowhall Interchange/B1, Buchanan Bus Station and Port Rodie. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 36m.

Is there a direct train between Sheffield and Portpatrick?

No, there is no direct train from Sheffield to Portpatrick. However, there are services departing from Sheffield and arriving at Stranraer via Glasgow Central and Ayr. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 51m.

How far is it from Sheffield to Portpatrick?

The distance between Sheffield and Portpatrick is 270 miles. The road distance is 246.5 miles.

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

The best way to get from Sheffield to Portpatrick without a car is to train and bus which takes 9h 49m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 9h 49m to get from Sheffield to Portpatrick, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Sheffield to Portpatrick bus from?

Sheffield to Portpatrick bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Meadowhall Interchange/B1 station.

Where do I catch the Sheffield to Portpatrick train from?

Sheffield to Portpatrick train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Sheffield station.

Train or bus from Sheffield to Portpatrick?

The best way to get from Sheffield to Portpatrick is to train which takes 9h 51m and costs £200 - £320. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £40 - £160 and takes 11h 36m.

Where does the Sheffield to Portpatrick bus arrive?

Sheffield to Portpatrick bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Buchanan Bus Station.

Where does the Sheffield to Portpatrick train arrive?

Sheffield to Portpatrick train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Glasgow Central station.

Can I drive from Sheffield to Portpatrick?

Yes, the driving distance between Sheffield to Portpatrick is 246 miles. It takes approximately 4h 54m to drive from Sheffield to Portpatrick.

Where can I stay near Portpatrick?

There are 211+ hotels available in Portpatrick.

Sheffield to Portpatrick - 6 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

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There are 6 ways to get from Sheffield to Portpatrick by train, bus, or car

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Train, bus
best
1. Take the train from Sheffield to Carlisletrain
2. Take the train from Carlisle to Dumfriestrain
3. Take the bus from Dumfries station to Port Rodiebus 500
9h 49m
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Meadowhall Interchange/B1 to Buchanan Bus Stationbus Ukn31 / ...
2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Port Rodiebus 923
11h 36m
£43–159
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Sheffield Meadowhall Interchange to Carlislebus
2. Take the train from Carlisle to Dumfriestrain
3. Take the bus from Dumfries station to Port Rodiebus 500
10h 58m
Drive 245 mi
1. Drive from Sheffield to Portpatrickcar 245 mi
4h 54m
£61–88
Train
1. Take the train from Sheffield to Glasgow Centraltrain
2. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Ayrtrain
3. Take the train from Ayr to Stranraertrain
9h 51m
£208–311
Train, bus via Manchester
1. Take the train from Sheffield to Manchester Oxford Roadtrain
2. Take the train from Manchester Oxford Road to Carlisletrain
3. Take the train from Carlisle to Dumfriestrain
4. Take the bus from Dumfries station to Port Rodiebus 500
9h 57m

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Distance: 268.2 mi
Duration: 9h 49m

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

You can take a train from Sheffield to Post Office via Glasgow Central, Ayr, Stranraer, and Port Rodie in around 9h 51m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Castle Street/CG22 to Post Office via Meadowhall Interchange/C2, Meadowhall Interchange/B1, Buchanan Bus Station, and Port Rodie in around 11h 36m.

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