The average bus between Cheltenham and Portpatrick takes 18h 14m and the fastest bus takes 14h 48m. The bus service runs several times per day from Cheltenham 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 Cheltenham and Portpatrick. The earliest departure is at 10:40 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Cheltenham is at 8:30 PM which arrives into Portpatrick at 11:18 AM. All services require a transfer at Arle Court Transport Hub and take an average of 18h 14m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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Want to know about travelling from Cheltenham 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 Cheltenham to Portpatrick. However, there are services departing from Cheltenham station and arriving at Portpatrick station via Birmingham - Great Charles Street Queensway. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 18h 14m.
Cheltenham to Portpatrick bus services, operated by Stagecoach West, depart from Cheltenham station.
Cheltenham to Portpatrick bus services, operated by Stagecoach West, arrive at Port Rodie station.
The distance between Cheltenham and Portpatrick is 384.1 km. The road distance is 714 km.
You can take a bus from Promenade to Post Office via Arle Court Transport Hub, Cheltenham, Newhall Street, Buchanan Bus Station, and Port Rodie in around 13h 39m.