What is the cheapest way to get from Stoke-on-Trent to Portpatrick?

The cheapest way to get from Stoke-on-Trent to Portpatrick is to bus which costs £40 - £85 and takes 12h 3m.

What is the fastest way to get from Stoke-on-Trent to Portpatrick?

The fastest way to get from Stoke-on-Trent to Portpatrick is to drive which takes 4h 28m and costs £60 - £95.

Is there a direct bus between Stoke-on-Trent and Portpatrick?

No, there is no direct bus from Stoke-on-Trent to Portpatrick. However, there are services departing from Stoke-on-Trent and arriving at Post Office via Shudehill Interchange, Buchanan Bus Station and Port Rodie. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 3m.

Is there a direct train between Stoke-on-Trent and Portpatrick?

No, there is no direct train from Stoke-on-Trent to Portpatrick. However, there are services departing from Stoke-on-Trent and arriving at Stranraer via Crewe, Glasgow Central and Ayr. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 17m.

How far is it from Stoke-on-Trent to Portpatrick?

The distance between Stoke-on-Trent and Portpatrick is 275 miles. The road distance is 258.4 miles.

How do I travel from Stoke-on-Trent to Portpatrick without a car?

The best way to get from Stoke-on-Trent to Portpatrick without a car is to train and bus which takes 8h 35m and costs .

How long does it take to get from Stoke-on-Trent to Portpatrick?

It takes approximately 8h 35m to get from Stoke-on-Trent to Portpatrick, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Stoke-on-Trent to Portpatrick bus from?

Stoke-on-Trent to Portpatrick bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Stoke-on-Trent station.

Where do I catch the Stoke-on-Trent to Portpatrick train from?

Stoke-on-Trent to Portpatrick train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, depart from Crewe station.

Train or bus from Stoke-on-Trent to Portpatrick?

The best way to get from Stoke-on-Trent to Portpatrick is to bus which takes 12h 3m and costs £40 - £85. Alternatively, you can train, which costs £120 - £240 and takes 9h 17m.

Where does the Stoke-on-Trent to Portpatrick bus arrive?

Stoke-on-Trent to Portpatrick bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Manchester, Shudehill Interchange station.

Where does the Stoke-on-Trent to Portpatrick train arrive?

Stoke-on-Trent to Portpatrick train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, arrive at Glasgow Central station.

Can I drive from Stoke-on-Trent to Portpatrick?

Yes, the driving distance between Stoke-on-Trent to Portpatrick is 258 miles. It takes approximately 4h 28m to drive from Stoke-on-Trent to Portpatrick.

Where can I stay near Portpatrick?

There are 209+ hotels available in Portpatrick.

Stoke-on-Trent to Portpatrick - 6 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

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There are 6 ways to get from Stoke-on-Trent to Portpatrick by train, bus, or car

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Train, bus
best
1. Take the train from Stoke-on-Trent to Carlisletrain
2. Take the train from Carlisle to Dumfriestrain
3. Take the bus from Dumfries station to Port Rodiebus 500
8h 35m
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Stoke-on-Trent to Manchester, Shudehill Interchangebus
2. Take the bus from Shudehill Interchange to Buchanan Bus Stationbus
3. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Port Rodiebus 923
12h 3m
£44–82
Drive 256.9 mi
1. Drive from Stoke-on-Trent to Portpatrickcar 256.9 mi
4h 28m
£64–92
Train, bus via Crewe
1. Take the train from Crewe to Carlisletrain
2. Take the train from Carlisle to Dumfriestrain
3. Take the bus from Dumfries station to Port Rodiebus 500
8h 52m
Train
1. Take the train from Crewe to Glasgow Centraltrain
2. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Ayrtrain
3. Take the train from Ayr to Stranraertrain
9h 17m
£128–232
Train, bus via Manchester
1. Take the train from Stoke-on-Trent to Manchester Piccadillytrain
2. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Carlisletrain
3. Take the train from Carlisle to Dumfriestrain
4. Take the bus from Dumfries station to Port Rodiebus 500
9h 23m

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Distance: 273.6 mi
Duration: 8h 35m

What companies run services between Stoke-on-Trent, England and Portpatrick, Scotland?

You can take a bus from Stoke-on-Trent to Post Office via Shudehill Interchange, Buchanan Bus Station, and Port Rodie in around 12h 3m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Stoke-on-Trent to Post Office via Crewe, Glasgow Central, Ayr, Stranraer, and Port Rodie in around 9h 17m.

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