The average bus between Portpatrick and Preston takes 14h 12m and the fastest bus takes 11h 20m. The bus service runs several times per day from Portpatrick to Preston. 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 Preston. 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 Preston at 2:10 PM. All services require a transfer at Cross and take an average of 14h 12m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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Want to know about travelling from Portpatrick to Preston? 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 Preston. However, there are services departing from Portpatrick station and arriving at Preston station via Glasgow Buchanan. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 14h 12m.
Portpatrick to Preston bus services, operated by DGC Buses, depart from Stranraer Port Rodie station.
Portpatrick to Preston bus services, operated by DGC Buses, arrive at Bus Station.
The distance between Portpatrick and Preston is 197.2 km. The road distance is 453 km.
You can take a bus from South Crescent to Bus Station via Cross, Stranraer Port Rodie, Glasgow Buchanan, and Buchanan Bus Station in around 8h 38m.