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

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There are 4 ways to get from Southport to Portpatrick by train, bus, or car

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  1. Train, bus

    best
    1. Take the train from Preston to Carlisletrain train
    2. Take the train from Carlisle to Dumfriestrain train
    3. Take the bus from Dumfries station to Port Rodiebus bus 500
    8h 35m

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Buchanan Bus Stationbus bus Uk030
    2. Take the bus from Glasgow Buchanan to Stranraer Port Rodiebus bus 923
    10h 41m
    £29–57

  3. Train

    1. Take the train from Wigan North Western to Glasgow Centraltrain train
    2. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Ayrtrain train
    3. Take the train from Ayr to Stranraertrain train
    8h 38m
    £104–186

  4. Drive  209.9 mi

    1. Drive from Southport to Portpatrickcar car 209.9 mi
    3h 58m
    £52–75

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  • Distance: 228.3 mi
  • Duration: 8h 35m

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

You can take a train from Southport to Post Office via Wigan Wallgate, Wigan North Western, Glasgow Central, Ayr, Stranraer, and Port Rodie in around 8h 38m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Duke Street to Post Office via Bus Station, Buchanan Bus Station, Glasgow Buchanan, Stranraer Port Rodie, and Port Rodie in around 10h 41m.

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