The average bus between Leicester and Portpatrick takes 22h 10m and the fastest bus takes 15h 49m. The bus service runs several times per day from Leicester 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 Leicester and Portpatrick. The earliest departure is at 8:55 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Leicester is at 11:55 PM which arrives into Portpatrick at 3:50 PM. All services require a transfer at Buchanan Bus Station and take an average of 22h 10m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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Want to know about travelling from Leicester 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 Leicester to Portpatrick. However, there are services departing from Leicester station and arriving at Portpatrick station via Buchanan Bus Station station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 22h 10m.
Leicester to Portpatrick bus services, operated by National Express, depart from St Margaret's Bus Station.
Leicester to Portpatrick bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Stranraer Port Rodie station.
The distance between Leicester and Portpatrick is 358.6 km. The road distance is 704 km.
You can take a bus from St Margaret's Bus Station to Beach via Buchanan Bus Station, Glasgow Buchanan, Stranraer Port Rodie, and Port Rodie in around 14h 21m.