The average bus between Bolton and Portpatrick takes 14h 53m and the fastest bus takes 12h 43m. The bus service runs several times per day from Bolton to Portpatrick. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Buses run twice daily between Bolton and Portpatrick. The earliest departure is at 3:07 PM in the afternoon, and the last departure from Bolton is at 10:35 PM which arrives into Portpatrick at 1:43 PM. All services require a transfer at Bus Station and take an average of 14h 53m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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Want to know about travelling from Bolton to Portpatrick? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.
No, there is no direct bus from Bolton to Portpatrick. However, there are services departing from Bolton station and arriving at Portpatrick station via Buchanan Bus Station station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 14h 53m.
Bolton to Portpatrick bus services, operated by Stagecoach Cumbria & North Lancashire, depart from Bus Station.
Bolton to Portpatrick bus services, operated by Stagecoach Cumbria & North Lancashire, arrive at Port Rodie station.
The distance between Bolton and Portpatrick is 223.6 km. The road distance is 485 km.
You can take a bus from Noel Street to Post Office via Bus Station, Buchanan Bus Station, and Port Rodie in around 11h 3m.