The average bus between Portpatrick and Manchester takes 14h 2m and the fastest bus takes 10h 40m. The bus service runs several times per day from Portpatrick to Manchester. 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 Portpatrick and Manchester. The earliest departure is at 3:45 PM in the afternoon, and the last departure from Portpatrick is at 8:40 PM which arrives into Manchester at 3:20 PM. All services require a transfer at Cross and take an average of 14h 2m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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Want to know about travelling from Portpatrick to Manchester? 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 Portpatrick to Manchester. However, there are services departing from Portpatrick station and arriving at Manchester station via Glasgow Buchanan. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 14h 2m.
Portpatrick to Manchester bus services, operated by DGC Buses, depart from Stranraer Port Rodie station.
Portpatrick to Manchester bus services, operated by DGC Buses, arrive at Shudehill Interchange station.
The distance between Portpatrick and Manchester is 240.9 km. The road distance is 496 km.
You can take a bus from South Crescent to Shudehill Interchange via Cross, Stranraer Port Rodie, Glasgow Buchanan, and Buchanan Bus Station in around 8h 56m.